It might not excite you to talk about periods, but they’re important to discuss. If you’re reading this, you likely have a child or know someone special in your life who already needs or soon will need guidance going through this significant stage of life. Below are questions I often get asked here in our

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Whether your teens are natural-born runners or happened upon it later, there’s no denying that interest in running sports, such as cross country and track, has increased. With an uptick in participation comes additional injuries, and parents naturally wonder why they happen and how they can prevent them. Some factors put teens more at-risk for

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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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If you’ve had a bulb syringe in your hand and been unsure about putting it up your baby’s nose – you’re not alone! Even though it is a simple tool, it can cause a lot of anxiety for parents. Concerns about causing discomfort, doing it wrong, or hurting their noses are quite common. But it’s

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