Category Archives: Babies!

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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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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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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When to Keep Your Child Home

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

Medical reasons your child should not attend daycare from the American Academy of Pediatrics are here.     https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-play/Pages/When-to-Keep-Your-Child-Home-from-Child-Care.aspx

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Sleep 101

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

Sleep hygiene information from the CDC is here. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sleep problems and insomnia information link. Quick start for teen sleep issues is here.   Infant Sleep handouts for night criers and feeders are on this post. How … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day Love

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

Here are some Valentine’s Day tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Use plenty of positive and encouraging words when talking with your child. Try to avoid using sarcasm or mockery and get rid of put-downs from the words … Continue reading →

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Who Takes my Child’s Insurance?

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

We currently accept the following:       Alta Bates Medical Group Brown and Toland Hill Physicians Medical Group John Muir Physician Network Network Select John Muir Sutter Aetna Blue Shield Cigna Anthem Blue Cross Health Net Humana Multiplan Tricare … Continue reading →

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

Have you gotten a health insurance questionnaire asking you to rate your doctor’s office?   Insurance companies withhold payments from doctors’ offices for the care we give and release it based on the results of questionnaires.   Please complete these … Continue reading →

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