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Expert Advice

Frostbite Prevention -- Bundle Up!

Cold days are here, and it’s best to know the signs of frostbite and what to do to help. Proper ...

Patient Stories

Cancer Should Never Interrupt a Life’s Journey - Stephen Burrows

When Stephen Burrows was 15 and a sophomore in high school, he began having what he describes as blackouts when ...

Mom Docs

What Parents Need to Know About Opioid Abuse

For many parents of teenagers, myself included, the rising use of opioids is incredibly concerning. Questions such as what can ...

Mom Docs

He’s Too Picky… Does He Need Vitamins?

Ideal world: An eager, hungry 6-year-old sits at his perfectly-portioned plate, with a vegetable, fruit, whole grain and protein – ...

Expert Advice

From One Mother to Another: 5 Things I Think Every Mother Should Know

Having children is the most wonderful joy a person can have. It can also be extremely frustrating and stressful. ...

Expert Advice

Five Steps to Better Parenting

As a parent, you have the responsibility to nurture and discipline your children. But don't fret—good intentions go a long ...

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Fever Facts

Your child is sweaty, flushed, and his forehead feels warm. You think he has a fever. What should you do? ...

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Family Togetherness -- A Time to Talk

When you schedule a formal time to gather and talk as a family, your children will also be given an ...

Expert Advice

Is Fainting Serious?

Sometimes, a child’s nerves get the best of him so he faints during the school musical. Or a child may ...