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Hey Parents, Put Down Your Phones

January 28, 2020

Modeling healthy phone habits for our children can be challenging. Oftentimes, your phone is used for work, ordering groceries, checking the weather, nearly everything you do can be done on your phone. We are more connected now than we’ve ever been. However, all that connecting may be hurting your actual connection with your children and

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Filed Under: Child Development, Childhood Education, Healthy Habits Tagged With: communication skills, Parents Put Down Your Phones, phone habits, reduce screentime, screen time, tablets, tech-free, technology and kids

Everything You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine

January 10, 2020

Here are some common questions parents and caregivers have when it comes to the HPV vaccine. What is HPV? There are a few types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types cause warts on the skin, others affect the genital or anal areas and some types can cause cervical cancer. The two most common types that

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Filed Under: Vaccinations Tagged With: cervical cancer, HPV, HPV vaccine, vaccinations

How Phones, Tablets and Digital Screens are Impacting the Adolescent Brain

January 2, 2020

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The National Institutes of Health has launched a study that will be conducted on kids ages 9-10 throughout the United States. The study is in the early phases and will last ten years, but the early results are fascinating. Although the study will take years, here are some of the results to date: MRI results

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Filed Under: Child Development, Childhood Education, Healthy Habits Tagged With: brain development, child's brain growth, Digital Use, screen time, screentime, tablets

Keep Your Child Safe During the Holidays

December 20, 2019

The holiday season is about spending time with family and loved ones, but also road trips, parties, and festivities, trimming the tree, decorations, and more. Here is what you need to know to keep your children safe during this special time of year. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or going to visit friends and

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The Dangers of Vaping and How to Know If Your Kids Are Vaping

December 16, 2019

E-cigarettes and vaping have exploded in popularity over the past few years and are being used by both adolescents and adults. Marketed and promoted to be a safe alternative to cigarette smoking, we now know this is far from the truth. The American Academy of Pediatrics joins the CDC to remind parents that e-cigarette use

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Filed Under: Healthy Habits, Youth Development Tagged With: e-cigarettes, kids and vape pens, secondhand smoke, signs of vaping, vaping, vaping dangers, vaping illnesses, youth vaping

The Facts About the Flu Shot — Is It Safe for Kids?

December 2, 2019

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Some people think the flu is just a really bad cold, but the influenza virus is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Influenza is a respiratory illness, not a stomach bug, although sometimes it can make children feel sick to their stomach. Every flu season is different, and the

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Teen Vaping: Expectations vs. Reality

October 30, 2019

Teen Vaping

What Every Parent Needs To Know About The Dangers Of Vaping & E-Cigarettes  Over the past couple of years, E-cigarettes have been exploding in popularity among both youth and adults. But E-cigarettes and vaping are creating a growing concern about teen health and safety among parents and healthcare professionals. The American Academy of Pediatrics supports

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Filed Under: Healthy Habits, Youth Development Tagged With: pediatrician near me, teen vaping, vaping health risks, vaping safety risks

Choose Safety, Not Scary: Keeping Your Child Safe This Halloween

October 28, 2019

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For many families, Halloween signals the start of the holiday season. But many parents worry about keeping their children safe while also allowing them to have fun trick or treating. Knowing a few simple safety tips can help you ensure this Halloween is full of spooky good memories and not frightening trips to the emergency

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Pediatricians Discuss How You Can Help Your Child Prevent And Address Bullying

October 5, 2019

Whether we were the one being bullied, the one who was the bully, or the one who stood by and didn’t do anything when someone else was being bullied – almost all of us have some story of bullying we can look back on and remember from our childhood. It’s common for the victim being

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Filed Under: Childhood Education, Safety Tips, Youth Development Tagged With: bullying, Child’s Pediatrician, Facts About Bullying, pediatrician near me, pediatrician office

Should Your Teenager Be On Social Media?

September 22, 2019

Teenager On Social Media

The Pros And Cons Every Parent Should Know About Social Media & Teen Health Social media is a daily part of life for most of our teenagers. In fact, Common Sense Media conducted a report that found 75% of American teenagers have social media profiles. Undoubtedly, our teens are under great pressure to be available

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Filed Under: Youth Development Tagged With: child mental health, teen health, Teenager On Social Media, teens and social media

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