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What Is a Child Life Specialist?
A child life specialist can help your sick child become more comfortable with his or her upcoming medical procedure or hospitalization. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
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Recognizing Myopia & Common Vision Problems in Children
Vision problems in children are sneaky, and your child may not want to talk about it. Learn the signs of myopia in kids and what to do about it. Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Pediatrics
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Living Organ Donation: How Social Media Helped Save One Child’s Life
Kennedy Stevenson underwent a successful living donor liver transplant. Learn more about finding a living donor through social media. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Transplant
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Tips for Holiday Toy Safety
It’s important to think about safety as well as fun when buying toys for your children. Making sure toys are appropriate for your child’s age and maturity level can help ensure a safe and happy holiday season. The holiday season is a prime time for toy purchases in the United States. About half of toy… Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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What You Should Know About Eye Exams for Kids
Good eyesight is vital to children’s success in school. That is why schools often screen students to identify those who are having problems seeing in class. Some parents are shocked when their child fails and eyesight screening at school. But whether or not your child has been screened at school, your child should have a… Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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What Parents Should Know About Teens’ Sleep and Media Use
Is your child spending hours using social media apps on their mobile phone, playing video games, watching TV, or using their laptop? If so, you’re not alone. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reports that overall media use among adolescents has grown exponentially over the past 10 years, especially with increased mobile phone availability and… Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Rare, Hereditary Conditions: Crigler-Najjar Syndrome
Crigler-Najjar syndrome is a hereditary condition that often affects children from Amish and Mennonite families. Learn more about this illness. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Is a Lactation Consultant, and How Do I Enlist One?
A lactation consultant is a trained professional specialized in breastfeeding. Learn more about the benefits of working with a lactation consultant. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Apples to Apples: What Families Should Know About SRTR Rankings
There’s a wide difference among the more than 60 pediatric transplant centers in the United States. Some do a few transplants a year; some do dozens. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
