Joe is a preschooler who cries when his mother drops him off at school, so his mother often lets him stay home. Maria, age 7, is fearful of going to bed by herself, so on
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FAMILY HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDEHelping Kids Deal With Crisis
The world can be a scary place for children – especially these days. From worrying about school shootings to terrorist attacks to devastating natural disasters, kid
Summertime Skin
"As a dermatologist who treats children as well as adults, I often see the effects of summertime fun on my younger patients."
Minimize the Risk of Lyme Disease
Winter is over, and now we can go outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Unfortunately, as the weather warms up, so do the bugs. This includes ticks. In the Washin
Fever-Reducing Tips
How did your parents treat your fevers when you were younger? Did they use cold washcloths and a variety of herbal remedies, or-like mine-some fever-reducing medicine and
What to do if Your Child Wakes up too Early
Many families struggle to rouse sleepy children in the morning, but what if you have the opposite problem? If your preschooler is wide awake and chirpy with the dawn, you
How to Prepare Your Child for the Dentist
Jane and Drew Tamassia love going to the dentist. They think it is fun. Perhaps it’s words like “tickle toothbrush” and “sugar bug remover”
Different Types of Common Childhood Rashes
Alarmed by that angry red rash splashed across your child’s body? Rashes run the spectrum, signaling anything from a mild viral infection to a chronic or even life-
How to Recognize and Treat Eating Disorders in Adolescents
Throughout elementary school, Alexis was a star of her community swim team. But after she got her period, she didn’t like the way her figure started to change. She
When Nutrition Is the Prescription
Your next prescription from your doctor just might be a recipe. Until recently, pediatricians and primary care doctors were missing one very important element in their me
Tips for Helping Children Sleep Well During the Holidays
Parents’ holiday wishes are simple: children tucked snug in bed, dreaming of sugar plums. But for families with small children, the winter holidays aren’t alw
Tips for Stress-Free Holidays
Are holiday traditions, parties, volunteer commitments and shopping turning you into a frenzied ringmaster of a runaway circus train? For your sanity and for your health,
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