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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released its long-awaited update on electronic media use (sometimes called “screen time”) and children. The report, entitled “Media and Young Minds,” seeks to answer the question of whether...
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I remember having a cell phone while in high school. It was only for “just in case” while driving, and all it did was call — no texting, games, Facebook, or Twitter. When I went to college, I kept my cell phone in a dresser drawer in my dorm room....
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Did you know that too much screen time is bad for your kids? Sure. Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under age two avoid all screens — as in 100 percent? Did you know that your child’s electronic habits...
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We all know that less is more when it comes to screen time for your kids (and, ahem, you) but this screen free week might just send us all over the edge! Are you doing anything creative this week to minimize screen time? Has it been fun? Let us...
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...Do you let your toddler watch TV? I let my son watch an hour of TV a day, however he chooses to break it up. It’s a nice surprise when he goes days without watching any TV....
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While your 8-month-2-week-old baby may not be walking yet, he or she is hopefully making great strides forward when it comes to eating, playing, and developing. It’s hard work growing up! The new world of screen time In 2015, the American Academy...
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The dangers of the Internet are all over the news this week as parents report characters popping into their children’s viewed content asking them to do unspeakable things, along with intense media coverage of Internet hoaxes like the Momo...
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Seeing your child stressed out is no fun. Having to deal with their crying spells, irregular eating and sleeping and lack of concentration on school assignments can put a damper on anyone’s family. Children are facing more stress than ever....
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Have you seen the new Fisher-Price iPad apptivity seat? It has some moms’ groups in an uproar, and rightfully so! Marketed from Newborn to Toddler this product flies in the face of the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation against any...
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The holidays can be such a magical time for families. I love seeing children in my office, excited for special events or outings. Parents seem to enjoy this time of year as well—I know I do. However, added activities, travel, work, and the like can...
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Parenting
First-time parents often ask when their toddlers will start playing independently. The answer varies from child to child, but once your baby is crawling, standing, and starting to walk, he or she will be more interested in exploring and trying...
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Perfect world scenario: You sit down in your dedicated nursing chair at home to feed your baby. Calming classical music is playing while you sip lemon-flavored water and gaze deeply into the face of your newborn. You lock eyes with your little one...
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Parenting
A fine line exists between being too strict and too spoiled, and finding a happy middle ground is something parents have to constantly balance. Even if you do not mean to spoil your child, chances are there are times where you still do. The key is...
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“One can dream.” That’s often a quote we hear when we talk about winning the lottery or landing a job that lets us do something great like being a taster of new ice cream flavors for a living (I wish). However, what’s sad is that many American moms...
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Baby
As you baby gets older, you’re discovering a whole new set of parenting questions. You’ve started thinking about socializing your baby and how the next stage — talking, walking, and fierce independence — might look. Here are eight common questions...
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August 29, 2015 marks the 10-year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. I was a third year medical student in New Orleans when this storm struck, and even though I had not yet done my OB/GYN rotation I had a feeling that was where I was...
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Parenting
Every parent makes mistakes (we’re all human, right?), but some mistakes and behaviors have longer-term repercussions than others on your child. You are the most important person in your child’s life, so what you say and do has a huge impact on...
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Toddler
Reading with your child can be a wonderful way to spend quality time with your child while providing a major developmental boost. According to the University of Melbourne, children whose parents read to them every day are developmentally a year...
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New Year’s resolutions…. I always spend time meditating and reflecting on the year- my career, my marriage, and now that I’m a Mom, the kind of parent I’ve been. Each year I pick one big thing to work on. This year I’m...
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From parents who go to extremes to support their child’s entrepreneurial spirit to friends who babysit with the best sense of humor, we’re dedicating this week’s amusement to those of you whose kids still haven’t started school. 1. Babysitting...
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Baby
Your 7 month, 1 week old baby is likely discovering one of the great joys of childhood: toys. At this age, your baby can likely transfer objects from one hand to the other, sit without the support of his or her hands, and find objects that are...
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Heading into the pediatrician for your baby’s 1-month check-up? Don’t be surprised if it feels like there are a million issues and questions to get answered in a short time with your doctor, covering everything from vaccines to your own emotional...
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Pregnancy
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Health
Many adults are familiar with the term hypothyroidism, meaning that the thyroid gland fails to secrete it’s hormones in appropriate amounts. But not everyone knows that newborns can be born with low thyroid hormone, a condition referred to as...
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You managed to chug down that super sweet sugary drink sometime around 28 weeks of pregnancy and found out that yes, you have gestational diabetes. You managed it in pregnancy (either with diet or medications), took a test a few weeks after you had...
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Dr. Google is not your friend. Now, before you send me hate mail about how doctors just want to deprive you of information in order to make more money, let me clarify. Google has a place in all of our lives. Not a day goes by that I don’t Google...
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Tonight, as I was tucking him in to bed, my little boy gave me the best compliment. We were discussing reading, specifically how fast he is able to read silently. At almost seven, silent reading now feels like a special superhero trick to my child....
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Pregnancy
While the media seems to focus on how quickly celebrity moms bounce back after pregnancy, we are covering the more realistic way your body goes back to its pre-pregnancy state (hint: it’s not a matter of days, or even a few weeks!) and what you can...
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Health
We know you’re busy, but as you’re nearing the major milestone of your baby’s first birthday, it’s a good time to reflect on everything that’s changed since that day almost a year ago when you welcomed your baby into the world. It’s remarkable how...
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Parenting
It’s almost that time of the season: to load up the kids, the sunscreen, and the beach towels for summer vacation. But as anyone who’s traveled with children knows, traveling with a family in tow is a completely different experience than traveling...
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Being a good role model to your kids—especially in the area of healthy eating and an active lifestyle—begins when your kids are young. From offering a variety of foods each day to taking care of yourself through regular exercise and sleep, these...
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Dirty Dancing is dear to my heart. It’s been my favorite since kindergarten and I even watched it to get me through giving birth. I might be a bit biased, but my #1 video this week is impressive by any standard! 1. Charlie vs. Swayze Charlie’s got...
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Ever wondered what kinds of things are banned from a pediatrician’s home? Here is my top five list of no-no’s in the Rivers’ house. Trampolines. My kids, like most others, love to jump on trampolines. In fact, a trampoline has been on one or both...
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Pregnancy
Although pregnancy can be an exciting time for future parents, it can also cause anxiety and raise concerns. While parents-to-be can feel reassured in knowing that most babies are born healthy, they may still want additional information about the...
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Toddler
Have you have ever watched a television ad that made food look so tasty that you left home to get it or immediately called it in for delivery? You are not alone—food advertising works! The food industry is smart and knows how to appeal to not only...
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Video games are good for you! (In moderation, LOL!) A recent study showed that a bit of video game screen time might be alright for your kids. The study focued on children 10-15 years old, but if your home is like mine, you might be breathing a...
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease that affects a person’s lungs, digestive system, and reproductive systems. It can lead to thickened secretions, which can result in recurrent lung infections, digestive issues, and infertility. CF is genetic, which...
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I would love to hear both moms and dads weigh in on this one. http://m.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/12/i-refuse-to-feel-bad-about-letting-my-children-watch-tv/282547/ Is more TV when school is out the way to well rounded kids? Should...
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Pregnancy
Whether you are hoping to see two lines on the stick that mean you are pregnant, or if your goal is to see a negative test and know that you are definitely not pregnant, knowing exactly when to take a pregnancy test can be a big deal. For most...
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Health
Strabismus is an ocular condition commonly diagnosed in infants, toddlers, and children in which the eyes are misaligned. Each eye has six muscles that need to move in perfect unity to have optimal vision. Abnormal alignment of the eyes can be very...
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Between birth and 2 years old, your child will see their pediatrician at least 10 times for check-ups, or Well Child exams. Before you run in there every five minutes, be prepared for what you should expect at each exam. The nurses or medical...
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Pregnancy
The cervix is the narrow, lower part of the uterus that should remain closed (or close to it) until it’s time to give birth. However, it isn’t only the dilation — or how open the cervix is — that matters when it comes to worrying about giving birth...
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Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the diagnosis of diabetes, or carbohydrate intolerance, in pregnancy. This condition complicates about 5 percent of all pregnancies, with some ethnic groups being more affected than others. There are a few...
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The medical community is well aware about the dangers of lead for children. Recently, Flint, Michigan has been in the national spotlight due to very high lead levels in the area’s drinking water. The lead and its harmful effects are being...
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What happens when one mom-to-be doesn’t want genetic screening but dad does? These future parents are at odds over their unborn child. How should they handle it? See what Dr. Jen says. Dear Bundoo, My husband and I are expecting our first...
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“Listen,” I told my husband the other day. “We can have a romantic Valentine’s Day at home, even with kids! I read all about it in a magazine. Three simple steps!” Step 1: Get in the mood while the kids nap! Slip into a bubble bath with cucumbers...
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Many parents of children with asthma know all too well the battle that can happen when the nebulizer comes out. When faced with another frustrating nebulizer session, you might find yourself wondering, “What is this noisy machine the pediatrician...
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The most common cause of vision loss in childhood is a condition called amblyopia. It can affect one or both eyes, causing vision to be decreased, fussy, or even completely lost. In a child affected with amblyopia, one eye does not see as well as...
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Autism screening is a valuable tool experts use to determine if a child is following typical development patterns and whether or not further testing for autism should be done. It’s important for parents to be informed about autism screening to know...
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Pregnancy
Prenatal visits are important for many reasons: to make sure your baby is growing normally, to screen for any concerning symptoms, and to provide education about your pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. There is a lot to cover during...
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Toddler
Do you wonder if your child is growing appropriately? If his or her body weight is appropriate for his or her height? Do you worry that he or she may be gaining too much weight? One of the best ways to keep track of your child’s growth is to follow...
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Parenting
Your home is full of exciting and tempting sights, sounds, and smells. A colorful fire in the fireplace, a flickering candle, or the smell of cookies in the oven can be hard for little hands to resist. Yet all of these are burn hazards. Even a pot...
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Baby
There are very few reasons a mother cannot breastfeed her infant if she desires. Whenever possible, breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as the preferred exclusive feeding method for the first six months of life...
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Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 12! We’ve been saying it for a few weeks now, but if you’ve been suffering from morning sickness, those symptoms should really start to lessen now. Heading into your second trimester, this is when the growth really begins—for you...
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Health
When a child experiences blood in his or her urine, the symptom is known as hematuria. Hematuria is a symptom of an underlying condition, not a disease by itself. There are multiple reasons your child might be experiencing hematuria, so if you...
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Pregnancy
The question of Team Pink or Team Blue is one that expectant parents often get from family, friends, and every curious stranger. If you are thinking of becoming pregnant and are wondering when you might be able to know for sure, read on. But the...
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Pregnancy
The birth of a child is a highly anticipated, joyous event for many families. Sometimes, though, new moms struggle with feelings of sadness, detachment, and doubt after they bring their baby home. It can be frightening when these unexpected feeling...
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Choosing a doctor for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. You can find many guides to finding a pediatrician online, in addition to talking to other parents and people in your area. Here’s how to scout out a good...