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Oh, Baby! Understanding Your Newborn’s Appearance and Behavior
Newborns can seem like tiny aliens, from how they look to how they act. But our pediatrician assures us that these newborn behaviors and physical traits are perfectly normal — and human.
When School Is Stressful: 5 Tips for Helping Your Child’s School Anxiety
There’s no doubt that school can be stressful. Not just academically, but socially and mentally, too. Here’s how you can help your child navigate anxiety about school.
The Internet and Your Kids: 8 Tips for Keeping Safe Online
Kids today don’t know a world where access to people and information wasn’t instantaneous. And they need your help to understand the risks the internet can pose to their mental and physical well-being. Here’s how you can keep them safe.
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Mold on Your Baby’s Toys: Should You Worry?
Baby toys end up getting wet, whether it’s a plastic bath-time buddy or a saliva-covered teething ring. And where there’s moisture, there’s the possibility for mold. But does it pose a real health danger? A pediatrician weighs in.
Childhood Hypothyroidism: What To Look For
Is your child shorter than friends their age? Do they avoid active play and prefer to color or read? If you suspect hypothyroidism — a slower metabolism — is the cause, check out these signs and learn about treatment.
A Pirate’s Guide To Parenting Styles
A licensed clinical counselor explains the difference between authoritative, permissive, authoritarian and neglectful parenting styles, and why the authoritative style might be most effective.
Got Mom Guilt? Here’s How To Navigate It
Feeling like you’re not the parent, partner, co-worker and friend you should be? We all have competing roles to play in our lives. When parents don’t live up to the ideals they put on themselves, it’s commonly called “mom guilt.” Learn how to calm your inner critic.
Picky Eater? Here’s How To Get Kids To Eat Veggies
Dinnertime turning into a nightly negotiation? If your kid is refusing their vegetables, it can be frustrating, no doubt. But it doesn’t have to be. Check out these tips from a pediatric dietitian.
Taste Test: When Can Babies Have Peanut Butter?
Want to help your child avoid a peanut allergy? The key may be introducing them to the food early, even when they’re as young as 4 months old. Our allergists explain.
