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From Nathan Tanner on February 22nd, 2021
Pandemic fatigue is the mental exhaustion that comes from the sustained increase of stress and uncertainty during the global pandemic of COVID-19 and it can impact… -
From Nathan Tanner on February 8th, 2021
Suicide can be a difficult topic to discuss with a teenager, but it is too important to ignore—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teen depression, self-harm,… -
From Nathan Tanner on January 12th, 2021
Animals can provide comfort, this is a fact. But an emotional support animal is not a pet or a service animal and requires specific training and certification. Some… -
From Nathan Tanner on December 21st, 2020
Well-child visits are still happening, even during a global health pandemic. The good news is your doctor's office is probably one of the safest places to be during… -
From Nathan Tanner on December 9th, 2020
While the classroom may look different this year, school is still happening. As a parent, you worry your child might get infected if they are attending in-person… -
From Nathan Tanner on October 27th, 2020
Just because you're social distancing, doesn't mean you can't celebrate Halloween this year. There are a lot of fun Halloween activities you and your… -
From Nathan Tanner on August 27th, 2020
For many parents, the pacifier was a godsend in helping soothe their infant—especially for those fussy late nights. But prolonged use of the binky may lead to… -
From Nathan Tanner on August 18th, 2020
Weaning a baby off a bottle is easier to talk about than to accomplish. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner acknowledges how difficult this transition can be for both toddler… -
From Nathan Tanner on July 27th, 2020
Whether you're asymptomatic or have symptoms, wearing a face mask can help reduce the chance of spreading coronavirus for everyone—including children. But… -
From Nathan Tanner on June 15th, 2020
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 3.2 million kids aged 12 to 17 have had a depressive episode in the last year. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner… -
From Nathan Tanner on June 1st, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for many of us. This can be particularly true for mother’s who are breastfeeding and may have concerns about the health of… -
From Nathan Tanner on May 26th, 2020
Despite what you may read on the Internet, viruses—including coronavirus—are not impacted by vitamin levels. So how can you best improve your child’s… -
From Nathan Tanner on May 18th, 2020
There can be a lot of confusions surrounding Telehealth and when to visit the doctor's office. Whether to bring your child in or not depends on your child's… -
From Nathan Tanner on May 4th, 2020
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit our teens hard. Major life events are postponed or canceled. Social interactions are cut off. Experts are describing… -
From Nathan Tanner on April 28th, 2020
Exercise and sunshine are important, even during physical distancing. But a common concern parents may have is whether or not their kids can play outside. Pediatrician… -
From Nathan Tanner on November 25th, 2019
Kids are active, spontaneous—and bound to eventually get hurt at home. What are the most common injuries, how do they happen, and how you can prevent them in the…