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6 things a dad pediatrician won’t let his kids do

A disclaimer: I did most of these things when I was a child. But my experiences as a pediatrician in ...

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Motherhood myths that are bringing you down

1) Taking my baby outside will make her sick. – This is a theory that goes back many generations and ...

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5 home remedies that can do more harm than good

Some of grandma’s home remedies actually work—but occasionally they do more harm than good. Here are the top five home ...

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Raising Bilingual Children – Si! Por favor

I’m raising my children to be bilingual in English and Spanish. Currently they are 30 months and 8 months old ...

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Does Red Food Dye Cause ADHD or Hyperactivity?

Many parents say they have cured their kids from ADHD by removing artificial colors from their diet, especially Red Dye ...

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Are Parents’ Expectations Too High?

With fall being just around the corner and school already started, as parents we restart our jobs as “chauffeurs” – ...

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The road to academic success is paved with sleep

The following is a guest post from Dr. James Kemp, co-director of the sleep center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital ...

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Turn off the TV, Mom and Dad!

My two-year-old has recently become more interested in the television and tablet. In some ways it has been a blessing ...

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Writing a birth plan: 10 essential tips from a pediatrician and mom of 5

When a laboring mom arrives at the hospital with a birth plan, nurses often roll their eyes and smirk, especially ...