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When I was a child, our television was always on. My parents allowed my brother and I to watch television as much as we wanted. I remember wondering why some of my friends had restrictions on how much television they could watch. As a family physician,...
Sleep is important for our overall health, it allows our body and mind to recharge. The amount of sleep that we need changes throughout our lifetime. The National Sleep Foundation has established guidelines for how much sleep babies, toddlers, adolescents and adults should sleep. These are the suggested total sleep requirements...
Croup can be a very scary experience for parents. Your child may have a cold and suddenly develop a hoarse voice, noisy breathing, and a telltale barky cough. It often sounds worse than it really is but can be distressing for both parents and children. What is...
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Is Spanking Bad for your Child: Controversies and Childhood Outcomes
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Treatment for ADHD in children: What can I do as a parent to help my child?
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Over-the-counter melatonin for sleep in children
Remember when you brought your newborn baby home from the hospital and...
Food Allergies in Children
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Sunscreen 101 for Babies and Young Children
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Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy
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To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise?
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Vitamin C and the Common Cold
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Before I became a parent, I had no idea what baby led-weaning...
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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
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Eczema in Babies
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Fever and Temperature Taking
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Essential Oils and Babies
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