More polar vortex! Here in Bucks County, PA, we are recovering from power outages and preparing for yet another winter blast. As the generators are started up, we remind our readers about…
Babies
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Parents often ask how they can tell if their child has the flu or just a common cold. Here’s how: Colds, even really yucky ones, start out gradually. Think back to…
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Does it make sense to change your car’s tires one at a time? (A vaccine parable) Ron was puzzled. He had been a mechanic for many years, and had known Ms.…
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When I was a child, a special treat was to have a sleepover at my grandparents’ house. My grandfather was an early riser and to this day I can still hear him…
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We welcome our guest blogger, Virginia Li, who addresses questions surrounding language delay. Naline Lai, MD and Julie Kardos, MD My 18-month old isn’t talking yet. Should I be worried? When…
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Resolve to raise self-esteem, foster a sense of security, and encourage independence in your children in the new year. Here are our top parenting ideas for this year: 1-Read aloud to…
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We have seen many patients with nasty colds lately, and we know that a few cases of flu recently popped up in our area of the United States. Take a look at…
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We love being pediatricians because it’s an honor to be a part of your family, it’s intellectually challenging, and it gives us a chance to teach. But mostly, we love to…
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A five-year-old boy in the office last week said he planned to go home after his checkup and play “Elf on the Shelf.” In the game, he perches very still in…
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“Red and yellow and pink and green, purple and orange and blue…” Please imagine the “I Can Sing a Rainbow” song playing in the background of this post as you “listen…