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Exercise as a Prescription for Children's Mental Health

Is regular exercise the key to managing ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, examines recent evidence that shows how increased physical activity can…

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Is It Just a Phase or Something More? Understanding Your Child's Mental Health

When do your child's typical worries and stresses become a concern for anxiety or depression? Pediatrician Ellie Brownstein, MD, differentiates typical childhood fears from more serious mental…

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Making Halloween Safe & Fun for Kids with Food Allergies

Halloween is filled with spooky fun and sugary treats, but for kids with food allergies, it can be genuinely scary. Pediatrician Ellie Brownstein, MD, provides parents with strategies to ensure a…

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The Basics: Pediatric Behavioral Issues

Facing challenges with your child's behavior? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, provides expert guidance on how to differentiate between normal childhood misbehavior and genuine behavioral…

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If Your Child Swallows a Button Battery, It’s an Emergency

There are around 6,000 pediatric ER visits for button battery ingestion every year in the United States. If you even suspect your child may have swallowed a button battery, take them to the emergency…

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The Basics: Your Daughter's Painful Urination

Is your young daughter complaining about painful urination when using the bathroom? It could be more than a urinary tract infection. Girl parts can be very sensitive, especially between the ages of…

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The Basics: Vision Screening with Kids

A majority of children will not develop 20/20 vision until they are four to six years old. During those first few years, what should parents do to make sure their kids maintain healthy vision?…

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How to Know if Your Child has an Eating Disorder

The rate of eating disorders among children under 12 has increased by 119% since 2020. Anorexia is the third most common chronic disorder among kids, behind asthma and obesity. Pediatrician Cindy…

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How to Prevent Needle Phobia in Kids

No one likes to be poked with a needle, whether for a vaccine or a blood draw. But for children, getting a shot at the doctor's office can be frightening and lead to some emotional outbursts.…

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What to Expect if Your Child Gets RSV

In adults and young children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can look a lot like the common cold. But for little ones under two years old—especially preemie babies—RSV can be severe…

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The Basics: Your Child’s Vaccination Schedule

For new parents, it can be hard to keep your child’s vaccines straight. When do they get DTAP? What is MMR? Does my child really need all of these shots? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, has the…

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The Basics: Newborn Reflexes

Newborns make a lot of strange movements and exhibit unexpected behaviors during the first year of life. They can startle at nothing, suck at the air, cross their eyes, breathe funny, and more. New…

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Does Your Child Really Need a Vitamin Supplement?

As a parent, you’ve seen commercials saying you need to give your kid chewable vitamins or special, expensive supplement drinks for them to grow and develop properly. Do children really need…

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The Basics: Why is Your Child Crying?

New parents may be surprised at just how often their baby cries. It is their main form of communication after all. Hungry, bored, in need of a diaper change, they will cry for many reasons - and…

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What Can Parents Do for Their Baby During a Formula Shortage?

Many parents in the United States are scrambling to find baby formula. What are you supposed to do with a hungry baby at home and empty shelves at the store? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, shares…

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Does My Child Have a Sensory Disorder?

Sensory disorders in children have recently been added as an official psychiatric diagnosis and are estimated to impact as many as 15% of kids in the US. These conditions are marked by a significant…

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