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By Connie Bridges, APRN JUL 25, 2023 | Mental Health, Parenting

When is it ADHD, and when is it simply being human? We all have moments when we question our children’s behaviors or wonder about our own...

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Go Team! Sports Physicals Keep Your Young Athlete Safe
By Kirti Gupta, MD MAY 03, 2023 | Wellness, Pediatrics, Parenting
Spring in the air. That means it’s time for your child’s sports physical. More than another item on your to-do ...
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Umbilical Cord Care
By Terence Zach, MD APR 03, 2023 | Maternity Care, Parenting
Caring for a newborn comes with so many new and unexpected considerations but taking care of your baby’s umbilical cord ...
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Poison Control Dos and Don’ts: Tide Pods, Nyquil Chicken and More
By Logan Helge, APRN JAN 15, 2023 | Pediatrics, Parenting
It’s every parent’s “Oh no!” moment. Your child ingests something they shouldn’t, like a cleaning solution or medication. Or maybe ...
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All about Newborn Vision
By Terence Zach, MD OCT 05, 2022 | Pediatrics, Parenting
Many of your baby’s key developmental milestones depend on their vision. At the time of birth, your baby’s vision is ...
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What Can My Newborn Taste and Smell?
By Terence Zach, MD OCT 05, 2022 | Pediatrics, Parenting
Babies are born with all five senses: Sight Hearing Touch Smell Taste Newborns experience the world around them quite differently than adults do. We commonly hear ...
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Head Off Childhood Obesity with 5-2-1-0
By Taryn Boik, MD AUG 25, 2022 | Wellness, Pediatrics, Parenting
The little things parents do can make a big difference for their child’s health and can prevent childhood obesity. For ...
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