The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are more than 6 million children who are living with ADHD in the United States. Despite this prevalence and the fact that ADHD is the most extensively researched mental health disorder, there are misconceptions about it that continue to feed the general perception that
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Newborn Baby Care Tips
As the parent of a newborn, you face great joys and a lot of responsibility. Your pediatrician wishes to partner with you in caring for your precious baby. Here are some practical tips to help you navigate through the first few months of life. Seeing Your Newborn’s Doctor Your pediatrician will see your baby soon
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Choosing a pediatrician is part and parcel of laying the foundation for your child to live a healthy, happy, and productive life all the way into adulthood. Your pediatrician is your medical partner, who will be with you to help you navigate crucial decisions about your child’s health and care. Like any other relationship, the
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COVID-19 can develop in any one—even children. While experts previously believed that the disease mostly spared the pediatric population, there have already been studies and statistics that prove otherwise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there had been 271 COVID-related deaths among children 5 to 17 years of age and 120
Read MoreA Newborn’s First Physical Exam: What to Expect
Whether you are in the home stretch of your pregnancy or have just given birth, you most probably agree that nothing is more exhilarating than anticipating your baby’s “firsts”: their first cry, first smile, first coo, among many others. However, there’s one other “first” that you need to anticipate, and this is highly essential for
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Central to the fruition of your goal to have your child live a healthy, happy, and productive life is to build a good relationship with the person responsible for their health care—their pediatrician. But how long should your child see their pediatrician, and when is it time to switch to an adult physician? Let’s find
Read MoreThe Importance of a Physical Exam for Your Child
Regular wellness checks and physical exams are a key part of your child’s overall health and development. Not only do they help to make sure your child is healthy and growing well, both physically and emotionally, but they also help to identify any health concerns early on. Child wellness checks and physicals are best carried
Read MoreChoosing the Right Pediatrician Is Important
If you’re in the final stretch of your pregnancy, you’re probably busy making all the necessary preparations for your baby’s arrival: picking a car seat, getting baby clothes and a crib, painting the nursery, etc. But have you chosen a pediatrician yet? If not, it’s time that you do. Choosing a pediatrician is an important
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