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Bouncy play sets are fun, but are they safe?
Inflatable bouncy play sets are definitely a lot of fun for the kids and they are a sure hit for ...
Why Teens with ADHD Smoke (and how to avoid it)
ADHD is often treated with stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta, yet many parents, including myself, are hesitant to ...
Kids and cavities – some teeth tips to help everyone smile!
It is one of those words that makes you squirm a bit in your seat to read it, let alone ...
Vaccine Myths – Playing with Fire
This week is national immunization week, according to the Institute of Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics, an opportunity ...
Concussions – Recovering from a head trauma
A few weeks ago, I saw a teenager in the Emergency Room for headache. She had been in a car ...
Better births, healthier babies: Delayed cord clamping made easy
Waiting just 1-2 minutes after birth before cutting your baby’s umbilical cord can protect her from anemia, yet most obstetricians ...
Social Media: The 11 apps your kids may be using
Do we know what our kids are doing online? I think most of us want to say ‘Yes’ and at ...
E-cigarettes: NOT a safe alternative
We all worry about long-term danger from smoking, but nicotine can take the life of a child in minutes. Smoking ...
Beyond time-outs: No-yell, no-spank discipline
I got this email from a colleague: “My son laughs in my face when I put him in time out ...
