The term “smokeless tobacco” may sound harmless to some teens, but it’s not. Nicotine pouches are the newest smokeless tobacco products on the market, meaning they do not contain material from tobacco leaves. But that doesn’t mean they’re safe to use. Read on for facts about nicotine pouches and the conversation you need to have

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Your baby’s first visit with a pediatrician will happen soon after birth. You may have a lot of questions about this first appointment, including what will take place and what you should bring. As a pediatrician who sees many infants for their first newborn visit, I get a lot of questions about this appointment. Read

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Accidental poisoning is a common cause of childhood injury. This is especially true among children under 5 years old, who are naturally curious and exploring their environment.  Recent increases in serious poisonings are linked to children’s rising access to high-risk substances such as medications, opioids and cannabis products. Below are items commonly found in the home that can

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Several years ago, I had a group art therapy session with two adolescent girls. We were talking about the concept of random acts of kindness. Right before the teens came in, I read their charts and saw that one of the girls had really big disappointments early in the week, and she was having a

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