Just in time for the fall sales, physical therapist Dr. Deborah Stack returns to give us the low-down on backpacks. ———————————- Believe it or not, there are only a few weeks left…
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In the wake of liquid Tylenol and Motrin recalls, some parents are facing empty shelves of liquid medications in the stores. Check to see if your child weighs enough to take the…
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Debunking myths about soy, our guest blogger today is esteemed pediatrician Dr. Roy Benaroch. In practice near Atlanta, Georgia, he is an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Emory University, a father of three, and the…
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Here’s a quick blast of more summer hints. Sunscreen: Apply SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15, and use more than you think is necessary. SPF gives you an idea of…
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Okay ready? Put your palms together. Fold your pinkie and ring fingers down. Tuck in your middle and pointer fingers. Cross your thumbs. Allow your BFF to lean over and suddenly push your knuckles…
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Earlier in the month I attended a developmental pediatrics conference in Philadelphia. The keynote speaker, Barry Zuckerman MD, professor and chairman of pediatrics at Boston University, raised a set of thoughtful questions.…
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Our guest blogger today is Dr. Jason Komasz. Practicing pediatrics in Pennsylvania for nearly a decade, he is the father of two and a respected colleague. “Can’t you just call in an antibiotic…
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It’s June, a time of hellos and goodbyes. Change in routine can be tough. For some children and teens the transition from school year to summer unmasks depression. The signs…
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Sand and specks of dried seaweed fly into the air. Your kids are on the beach shoveling their way to China. “Watch out!” you yell. “Watch those shovels! The ocean is big. The…
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“Mom, can we do screen?” My kids ask me this question when they are bored. Never mind the basement full of toys and games, the outdoor sports equipment, or the numerous books…
