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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Playing Safely in the Yard
8 Tips to Keep it Safe & Fun for Kids As springtime is in full bloom and the weather warms up, it’s always good for kids to get out of the house and play outside! If you have a backyard or other outdoor space at home where your kids play, follow these tips to help […]
April 12, 2023
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The Dangers of Water Beads
Water-absorbing gel beads sold as sensory toys and used in vases and gardens are a growing problem among young children. What Are Water Beads? Made of superabsorbent polymer chemicals, water beads are also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil and gel beads. They are also called sensory beads, used as play tools for […]
March 29, 2023
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Purple Day: Epilepsy Awareness
March 26th is Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness. People around the US and the world will wear purple to raise awareness for epilepsy and some will even host events to raise funds and support for those with epilepsy. So what exactly is epilepsy? Defining Epilepsy: Epilepsy, sometimes called a seizure disorder, is a disorder of […]
March 22, 2023
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