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Do you know when to visit the emergency room if your child is vomiting?

Summer has arrived! Neighborhood pools are open, we’ve fired up the grills … and those of us who staff pediatric ...

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Sibling Conflicts Over the Summer: Keeping the peace when you want to ground them for life

One of my favorite psychologists says “family time is overrated.” I think we all have a mythical family in our ...

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4 tips on summer activities to keep kids busy: “Summer Mom” to the rescue

Last night I read a mom blog post titled, “Spring Break—a preview of how much summer will suck” and I ...

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How can I get my kids started with running? Tips on a safe way to get out on the road

Running is a great way for kids and adults to get exercise and get in shape. Programs like Girls on ...

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What do AIDS and medical errors in children have in common?

Last week, Johns Hopkins released its study showing that medical errors were the third leading cause of death. As I ...

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Ankle Sprains: What to do and when to worry

“I twisted my ankle” is one of the most common things I hear in my office, and one of the ...

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Outside kids: An endangered species?

It’s Spring. That time of year when, as a child, I felt the need to go outside and find a ...

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My baby is Coombs positive. What’s D.A.T.?

Yes, I know, it is not exactly “a top of the evening news” exciting subject. But, with 4 million babies ...

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My baby is Coombs positive. What’s D.A.T.?

Learn about the implications of a positive Coombs test in babies. We’ll break down why monitoring for these issues is ...