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Teaching Your Child to Swallow Pills
Swallowing pills for the first time may be difficult for some kids. Don’t worry! Most kids will learn this skill ...
Inducing Labor and What to Expect
If you have a fear of being induced, you are like many other expecting moms. Fortunately, after learning more ...
Is Your Teen Getting Enough Sleep?
Is your teen getting enough sleep? How much sleep does a teenager need? While there are individual differences, it is ...
Pneumonia and Kids
Pneumonia causes more than 1 million hospitalizations in the United States every year. Still, many parents don’t understand what pneumonia ...
Pinkeye, A Pesky Problem
His eyes are red and his eyelashes are stuck together with a thick yellow and green liquid. You think he ...
A Parent's Guide to Calling The Doctor
It is 2:00 a.m. and your 3-year-old wakes suddenly with a fever of 101 degrees. Or, you’ve just picked up ...
Overuse Injuries in Youth Baseball Pitchers
The competitive nature of youth baseball drives young players to compete year-round. The result? An increased risk for overuse injuries ...
Newborns -- Your First Year With Baby
The first year of a child’s life is an amazing time of rapid physical and developmental growth. A baby’s first ...
Is Napping Necessary?
Daily naps for children are essential for good days and good nights. Many parents believe their child will sleep better ...