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Allergy Medication: Reach For Second-Generation!

Find out why second-generation antihistamines are the better choice for allergy medication to avoid drowsiness.

Published on August 7, 2023

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Mindfulness for Mental Health

‘Mindfulness’ is a buzzword that has been gaining popularity, especially in the context of depression and anxiety. But what is mindfulness? And what does it have to do with mental health? Great questions! ...

Published on May 8, 2023

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Preventing and Managing Sunburn

Here comes the sun, doo-doo doo-doo! And with it, come all the reminders and guidance from yours truly for best ways to protect yourself and your family from the dangers...

Published on May 1, 2023

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3 Simple Brain Hacks for Happiness

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a magic happiness button we could press? Well, that might not be possible, but there are things you can do to leverage your...

Published on May 1, 2023

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Little Fingers – Big Trouble: 3 Common Hand Injuries

Last week, we talked about 3 common leg and foot injuries that we often see in urgent care; this week, let’s address the upper extremity shall we? Specifically, hand injuries...

Published on April 13, 2023

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Watch Your Step! 3 Common Leg and Foot Injuries

With all the respiratory and viral illnesses prevalent during the winter months, we might not have thought about the mechanical injuries that could happen to our kids’ bodies – or...

Published on April 13, 2023

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Communication, Connection, & Trust

Down time – whether it be school breaks or weekends – is a great opportunity to deepen connections with your kids and practice positive communication strategies that lead to long-term...

Published on April 10, 2023

Preparation Is Half the Battle: Talking to Kids About Emergencies

Trust between a child and a parent is incredibly important, and it depends on open and honest communication. (Read more about this in my PM Behavioral Health colleague’s blog here!)...

Published on April 10, 2023

5 Daycare Diagnoses I Frequently See

Explore 5 common daycare related illnesses and how to spot them, and prevention tips to help your child stay healthy during their early years

Published on March 28, 2023

Spring is in the Air

Aside from birds chirping, warm weather, and flowers blooming, another great thing about Spring is that it’s an early reminder that summer break is just around the corner. We persevered...

Published on March 24, 2023

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My Child Is Recommended For Hospital Admission: What Now?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, hospital care accounts for “ more than 40% of all pediatric health care expenditures.” Of those (commonly unplanned) hospital visits, one in four...

Published on March 21, 2023