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A kid’s best friend: 5 reasons why dogs are good for kids
Is a dog a kid’s best friend, or a safety risk? My colleague recently wrote this piece about why families ...
Killer cramps are NOT normal
“It’s just part of being a woman,” my patient’s grandmother told her, “the curse of Eve.” My patient looked down ...
Tricks for Managing Halloween Treats
For the first time, my 4-year old son really understands the concept of “Halloween.” He chose a costume for each ...
Cord Blood Banking – Why I changed my mind
Cord blood banking vs. donation—what to do with those stem cells I changed my mind about cord blood and cord ...
Do you drink at your kids sporting events?
The dad sitting next to me at my daughter’s soccer game was drinking bourbon and coke. Another dad had at ...
Is it safe for my child to strength train or lift weights?
When I see kids in the emergency room with sprains and strains from working out at school, gym, or home ...
Bedwetting: 5 Facts to know and 5 Tips to keep your sanity
“Mama, I have to go peepee,” the small voice calls from a dark room across the hall. I can feel ...
Texting and Driving – the YouTube videos that could save a life
4 YouTube Videos that Save Lives Texting is our newest addiction, a fatal addiction if we text while driving. More ...
Newborn heart screen will save lives, ease fear
It is every new parent’s nightmare. Your previously healthy newborn baby turns pale and has difficulty breathing. She is irritable ...