“Monitor your child’s diet closely to make sure they are getting enough calories… Some teens need 4,000 calories a day when they’re in a growth spurt!” Check out the Children’s Hospital of…
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Substance abuse, bullying, poverty, violence, chronic illness— all adverse childhood experiences that can lead to toxic stress in children. Sounds overwhelming, but there are ways from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to…
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“Remember: colds = gradual and annoying. Flu = sudden and miserable.” Please read here for our post of how to tell if your your child has a cold or the flu. Stay…
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Honey, tar, and alcohol, oh my! Tucked away in a display at the Mercer Museum of Bucks County, Dr. Lai found this old bottle of cough syrup from the late 1800s. While…
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Caroll Spinney, the late puppeteer who was both Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on Sesame Street, had the idea back in 1969 to make Big Bird a forever 6 year old.…
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Manners can work magic. Here’s how, when, and why to say “thank-you” to your children. “Thank-you for bringing your plate to the sink,” to your 2-year-old becomes “Thank-you for clearing the table,”…
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When Dr. Lai’s niece was in preschool she would complain of headaches- the culprit? Too much screen time and the need for glasses. Check out the post that Dr. Lai contributed to…
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Has your toddler ever pulled off your glasses and thrown them? Slapped another toddler at the playground? Bitten their brother? Run off in a store and ignored you when you called? Are…
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Now that school has been in session for over a month, it’s not too early for you to learn all about strep throat. It might even save you a trip to the…
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The US flu vaccine 2019-2020 is here! Who should get it? Unless medically contraindicated, all kids aged six months and older should get the flu vaccine. Your child’s pediatrician will ask you…
