Category Archives: 101

Raising Safe Drivers

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

Have a rising teen or young adult driver? Car safety tips for parents as here. Teen driving agreement is here. More from the American Academy of Pediatrics: The Teen Driver 9/24/2018 ​Teen driving fatalities appear to be on the rise … Continue reading →

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Flu Vaccines 2018-2019

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

Flu Vaccines 2018-2019 Season Flu injection for 6 months to 3 years: in stock Flu injection for 3 years and older: in stock. Flumist is not recommended for this year and we will not be stocking it. Please call to … Continue reading →

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Flu Shots 2018-2019

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

From the American Academy of Pediatrics: All children should receive the flu shot as soon as it is available. This season, the AAP recommends that pediatricians offer the injectable form of the vaccine to all children 6 months and older … Continue reading →

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Insect Repellents and Kids

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Good article from Consumer Reports (and I helped). More info here.

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Eating In, Snacks and Picky Eaters

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

Breakfast, lunch and dinner pretty much covers it, but if you offer snacks, make them healthy and not so large to discourage kids from eating the healthy things offered at meals. Up your game with the quiz and planner here. … Continue reading →

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Urgent Care

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

With the rise of urgent care centers and after hours clinics, it can seem like an easy decision to get your baby, child or young adult seen any time they are sick, even when we aren’t open. Those types of … Continue reading →

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Disaster Preparedness for Families

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

No one can be completely prepared for a disaster, but planning helps. Our local chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following resources: How to Talk with Kids Talking about Natural Disasters with Children audio link. Family Readiness … Continue reading →

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Sleep on It

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS SUPPORTS CHILDHOOD SLEEP GUIDELINES The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a Statement of Endorsement supporting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines outlining recommended sleep duration for children from infants to teens. The … Continue reading →

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Dysfluency

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Dysfluency is the technical term for stuttering. Repeating words and sounds can be normal for toddlers; older children should be evaluated and assisted. Information The Stuttering Foundation has a website, videos and tips for parents.      

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Paging Dr. Web

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

How good are online resources for diagnosing? A recent article tried to tackle that question. The chance of getting the right diagnosis range from 30-60%. One of the best resources for parents that we recommend is the book Healthy Children … Continue reading →

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