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Sleep Anxiety in Children: 10 Ways to Stop the Worrying & Get Your Child to Sleep
Is your child too worried to sleep? Twenty to thirty percent of school-aged children struggle to get to sleep and ...
Are Naps Really That Important?
Should we stop struggling with naptime when our toddlers and preschoolers refuse? Our young children reach an age when they ...
Search for Diaper Wipes Leads Dermatologist-Mom to Establish a Not-for-Profit
I’m a dermatologist. I’m also a consumer and new mom. The dermatologist in me does not recommend diaper wipes due ...
Tired teens? Wake up to these tips!
“Well, it’s summer so why can’t I stay up as late as I want? I went to bed last night ...
Obesity Prevention: AAP Policy Explained
The obesity epidemic has increased dramatically in children. Did you know one in five kindergarteners today is already carrying excess ...
Traveling with Kids: Consider these tips!
My husband and I were driving with our two children to Northern Michigan for a long weekend to visit their ...
Kudos to California
On June 30, Governor Jerry Brown of California signed into law SB277 which abolished personal and religious vaccine exemptions in ...
Don’t Trust the Tabloids – Media Fails to Promote Infant Sleep Safety
DON’T TRUST THE TABLOIDS! While this is a good approach for most parts of life, it’s especially true when talking ...
Taking the OUCH! out of vaccines
They hurt, right? They do. Are they worth it? Yes. No question. Life saving benefits aside, a child gets 12-20 ...