Tag Archives: American Academy of Pediatrics

Game on!

Posted on July 20, 2019 by L. M. Asta

Committed athlete or contemplating jumping in? The pre-participation physical and well check gets it done. 🏀⚽️🥎⚾️🎾🏐🏉🥅🏒🥋🥍 More info and links from the American Academy of Pediatrics here.

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It Takes 11 Years of Education and Training to Become a Pediatrician

Posted on March 14, 2019 by L. M. Asta

Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. I often get asked what it takes to be a pediatrician. This graphic sums up the years of education and training. Many people train to … Continue reading →

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My Kid Ate a Bug!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by L. M. Asta

I’ve been a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2003, and I get calls and emails from reporters all the time, and this was a fun one to do. My Kid Ate a Bug Should I Freak Out? … Continue reading →

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Baby Entertainment

Posted on August 13, 2016 by L. M. Asta

Wondering if you are doing enough to keep your baby–newborn or otherwise–entertained? Check out the interview I did with the Bump on this topic here.    

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Pumping Iron for Babies and the Rest of Us

Posted on August 10, 2016 by L. M. Asta

Humans need iron. Babies triple their size in the first 12 months, and when the body gets bigger, the blood supply must get bigger. Iron is a critical mineral to build red blood cells. Without red blood cells, the body … Continue reading →

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Pediatric Practices in the United States

Posted on February 10, 2015 by L. M. Asta

Moving and need to find a new pediatrician for your family? The map link here will show you pediatric practices affiliated with the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Practice Administration. A more general link for finding a pediatrician from … Continue reading →

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Talking to Children about Ebola

Posted on October 12, 2014 by L. M. Asta

Specific information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about talking to children about the ebola virus follows along with more general information about parenting in uncertain times from the Bay Area’s Bananas.  

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