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Building a good relationship with your pediatrician February 8, 2016

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Find a pediatrician who is a good fit with your family and who shares similar views on health issues.
Staying on top of well-child visits helps your pediatrician monitor your child’s growth and development, keep your child up-to-date on immunizations, and provide advice on any issues.
To get the most out of your visits, be sure to eliminate distractions, be familiar with your insurance plan, and arrive on time.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged choosing a pediatrician, pediatricians

Blood Tests: How to prepare your child February 1, 2016

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Be honest with your child, but don’t dwell on the negative.
Find a time to talk to your child when you can give your undivided attention and there is plenty of time to answer questions.
Staying calm yourself will help you focus on your child’s needs.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged anxiety, pediatricians, shots

Did you know this about your pharmacist? January 25, 2016

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Your pharmacist is an excellent resource for questions about your prescription and how it might interact with other medications or supplements.
Make sure you understand and take note of all instructions regarding how to take prescription medication.
You can call and ask your pharmacist any questions you might have, even after you have filled your prescription and gone home.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged pharmacist, prescriptions

Understanding how to make the healthcare system work for your family January 18, 2016

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Get organized ahead of time so that everything is already taken care of in case of an emergency.
When picking your health insurance, think about what your family’s medical needs are.
Take the time to find a primary care pediatrician with whom you can develop a long-term relationship of trust.
Don’t skip well-child visits or immunizations; they are a very important part of your child’s overall health.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged healthcare, pediatricians

White Bean One Pot Chili Recipe January 12, 2016

Not only are beans healthy, but they’re cheap. Adding some legumes to your diet is a great way to eat healthier without breaking the budget. And chili is a great way to warm up on a cold day. Ingredients 2 breast – chicken breast 1 medium – onion 1 clove – garlic 1 tbsp – … Continue reading “White Bean One Pot Chili Recipe”

Posted in Healthy Recipes | Tagged dinners, healthy eating, recipes

Reduce bedtime struggles with the bedtime pass January 4, 2016

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The bedtime pass is a card that allows your child one free trip out of their room or a visit from a parent after bedtime.
Studies have shown that children who received the passes at bedtime cried out less frequently, settled down faster, and had fewer problems with leaving their bedrooms or having meltdowns.
Doctors believe that one reason the pass is so successful is that it is acceptable to both parents and children.

Posted in Child Behavior, Pediatric Articles | Tagged bedtime, preschoolers, toddlers

What is the difference between a cold and the flu? December 28, 2015

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The flu is much worse than a cold and can potentially be deadly for people with a weakened immune system.
If your child's illness came on suddenly and symptoms include a high fever, severe exhaustion, headache, loss of appetite, achy muscles, and chills, then it is most likely the flu.
Don't confuse the stomach flu with the flu - the stomach flu involves the digestive tract and the flu involves the respiratory tract.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold & flu, flu, winter

Using the right tool for the job: When antibiotics do and don’t work December 21, 2015

Although bacteria and viruses can cause similar symptoms, they are more different than a screw and a nail. Bacteria and viruses are different in the way they are structured and reproduce. Viruses have to live within another living cell in order to survive. To reproduce, they hijack the cell by inserting their own genetic material … Continue reading “Using the right tool for the job: When antibiotics do and don’t work”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged antibiotic resistance, antibiotics

Helping our children succeed by allowing them to fail December 14, 2015

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When we are overprotective our children grow up without knowing how to handle setbacks and failure.
Self-esteem comes from learning how to handle tough problems and being able to recover after failing.
Children need to have responsibilities and be given the freedom to fail in order to feel real pride in their successes.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged middle childhood, parenting, teens

The Importance of Playing December 7, 2015

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Play is an important part of child development and helps children develop emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
In recent decades play time has been reduced in school and at home in favor of academics and organized activities.
Simplify your life so that you have enough time in your day to spend unscheduled and unstructured time playing with your child.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged behavior, development, play, preschoolers, toddlers

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