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Healthy Relationships and Children

Children begin to learn about interpersonal relationships as early as infancy. It begins with understanding the roles their caretakers play in their lives. As they grow up, children’s knowledge of...

Published on February 12, 2024

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Healing is a Process: Injury Recovery Advice

When our kids get hurt, all we want to do is shield them from further harm and make them better. We also worry about the time they will take to...

Published on April 15, 2024

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Injury Prevention & Management

My Child Fell and Hit Their Head; Now What?

If you have a child, and they have a head – chances are good that at some point before they reach adulthood, they will fall and bump it. Although this...

Published on March 18, 2024

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Dressing Children for the Weather – Without the Argument

There’s something pure and exciting about the first smells of spring, isn’t there? The changing of the seasons is a lovely time. It can also cause some trouble for parents...

Published on March 5, 2024

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Winter Travel Safety and Wellness Tips for Parents: Keeping Kids Safe and Warm

As winter wraps its icy embrace around us, the prospect of travel—especially with children—demands a heightened awareness of safety and wellness. Whether it’s a quick trip to the store or...

Published on January 15, 2024

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Halloween: Don’t Be Tricked By Things That Look Like Candy

Halloween is always a good time to talk about candy consumption safety. While there are plenty of misguided notions about people intentionally tampering with treats to harm our children, it’s...

Published on October 23, 2023

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Dr. Christina Debunks Earwax Removal Myths & Shares Removal Methods

Earwax: everybody has it. It is a natural occurrence that is actually helpful to the function of the ear. True, it can sometimes be a nuisance, leading to oh-so-many marketing...

Published on September 7, 2023

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For Minor Cuts, Petroleum Jelly Beats Antibiotics

Triple antibiotic ointments, such as Neosporin have long been the go-to options for treating and disinfecting minor cuts and wounds. However, the medical community has shifted to urge people to...

Published on September 7, 2023

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My Child Had a Great Urgent Care Visit...What's Next?

Urgent care practices are invaluable community resources that provide families with specialized medical support in times of immediate need. I may be biased, but I truly believe that urgent care...

Published on July 13, 2023

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The Basics of Bug Bites

The great outdoors is calling, and we (and our kiddos) can’t wait to answer its call. Being out in nature is a wonderful way to rest, recharge, and boost endorphins....

Published on July 13, 2023

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Dry Drowning is a Misconception that Can Lead to a Lack of Understanding About Water Safety

Drowning means respiratory difficulties caused by submersion in a liquid. ‘Dry drowning’ is a phrase that is often falsely used to describe respiratory concerns that may or may not be...

Published on July 13, 2023