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… A parent’s guide to mosquito repellants Blog Mosquitos General Pediatrics … mosquitos and the diseases they carry, these two are your best bet.  DEET The “gold standard” for mosquito repellents since the 1960s has been the compound DEET (known to chemists as N, …

… 3 tips to help keep your family healthy this fall Blog COVID-19 Flu … against serious illness from both viruses, but when is the best time for your child to get them? Can kids get both … can safely get both vaccines during a single health care visit with their appropriate provider. Families whose …

… Talking to kids about autism Blog Autism Mental Health Psychology We … may move their arms or bodies in different ways. Debunk common myths about autism Myth : Autistic people don’t feel … in your life who are different than you is one of the best ways to encourage your child to be inclusive. If you …

… Could It Be Measles? A Guide for Caregivers Blog Children are more at risk for measles if … had the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), and they come in contact with someone who has measles. A person … with a fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes that leads to a rash.  If someone in your family has measles symptoms, …

… it’s waking up sleepy kids in the morning, getting them to do their homework after school or shutting down their … clean.” *Ding ding* an argument ensues! Sound familiar? As best as possible, you want to avoid words like “stop,” … for children, but also for adults. It helps avoid the common stumbling block of inconsistency between caregivers. …

… 5 Tips to prevent a child’s heat rash Blog Heat Rash General … bumpy, red rash on the head, neck or chest. This may be the common heat rash which pediatricians see more frequently … to show signs of infection such as pus or drainage, it’s best to have it checked out by a medical provider.   To …

… Is this normal? How to talk to your child about death Blog Death is a difficult … to discuss amongst other adults, let alone with children. For most, the idea of having a sit-down conversation with … pretty horrifying. However, just because it may make us uncomfortable, it doesn’t mean our children don’t have …

… Cryoanalgesia: A “cool” way to control pain after the Nuss Procedure Blog Chest Wall … Excavatum Ever hear of Pectus Excavatum? It’s the most common chest wall deformity and it occurs in about one in … Our patients can meet the entire team in one coordinated visit cutting down the number of commutes to the hospital. …