Antibiotics for Children: 10 Common Questions Answered
Using antibiotics when they are not the right medicine will not help. In fact, it may even cause more harm than good. Why? Because antibiotics only treat infections caused by bacteria—not viruses. Plus, like all medications, antibiotics have side effects. Before prescribing an antibiotic, your pediatrician will find out if it is the right medicine […]
May 31, 2023
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Communication Skills Start at Home
How we communicate can affect our relationships with family, friends, teachers and other people. As a parent, you play an important part in teaching your child to communicate in a healthy way. With everything they see you do and hear you say, you’re modeling verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills. How Kids Learn Verbal […]
May 24, 2023
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Feeding Your Family Right on a Budget: How to Plan & Shop Smart
You can feed your family healthy meals on a budget, but it helps to have a plan. Here are tips from MyPlate.gov on how to plan and shop on a budget. Try all the tips or start with a few tips. Every effort counts towards feeding your family right! 3 things to plan before you go shopping: […]
May 17, 2023
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All About the Recommended Immunization Schedules
Each year, top disease experts—including pediatricians—work together to decide which vaccines to include in the Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger. The schedule is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health care organizations. It is based on review of […]
May 10, 2023
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Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Anxiety and depression are on the rise in kids as young as 3 years old. Today, children and teens are dealing with stressors that most parents never imagined. Over the past few years, they’ve had to adjust to ever-changing routines and expectations at home, at school and in their in-person and online interactions. It has become even […]
May 3, 2023
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Making the Switch to a Big Kid Bed
Once your toddler can climb out of their crib, it may be time to transition to a “big kid” bed. Your child may have a heady sense of freedom the first few nights after moving permanently to a bed. Luckily, most kids are happy to “graduate” and stay in their beds more willingly than they did in […]
April 26, 2023
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