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Why You Shouldn't Miss Your Child's Pediatric Doctor Appointments

As a busy parent, it's easy to let your child's routine doctor appointments slip through the cracks. But skipping or missing those check-ups can have consequences for your child's…

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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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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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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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Contact Dermatitis Could Be the Reason for Your Child’s Rash

Have you ever put a piece of clothing or jewelry on your child to have them break out in a rash or hives? It’s called contact dermatitis, and it’s more common than you may think.…

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Long Haul COVID in Children

In general, kids do pretty well if they catch COVID-19. But Cindy Gellner, MD, is seeing a significant number of kids experiencing symptoms from the disease for weeks if not months after the initial…

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The Basics: Common Skin Conditions in Kids

Young kids can have all sorts of skin issues as they grow up, and Dr. Cindy Gellner, MD, and pediatrician, has seen them all. Learn the basics of diaper irritation, dry skin, eczema, and rashes that…

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The Basics: Common Questions About Feeding Your Baby

What formula should I give my new baby? When should I start introducing other food groups? What do I do if my child only wants to eat junk food? Parents have a lot of questions about the basics of…

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Surgical Options for Treating Craniosynostosis

For infants with a misshapen skull—or craniosynostosis—treatment is critical to ensure proper brain development. Pediatric surgeons Dr. Faizi Siddiqi and Dr. John Kestle explains the…

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How to Treat Growing Pains

If your child’s thighs, calves, or knees are aching or throbbing, growing pains could be the cause. While extremely common, growing pains can be extremely uncomfortable for kids. Pediatric…

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Is it Growing Pains or Something More Serious?

Most kids will experience pains in their legs at some point whether it be through overuse or the aching associated with growing pains. But if your child’s leg pain is severe or lasting longer…

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How Do I Know if My Child Has Craniosynostosis?

A condition that causes a newborn’s skull to be misshapen, craniosynostosis occurs in about 1 in 2,000 births—and it should be treated. Plastic surgeon Dr. Faizi Siddiqi and neurosurgeon…

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Is it Safe for Your Kids to Have a Playdate?

A lot of parents are concerned about keeping their kids safe during the COVID pandemic. Parents and teenagers may be vaccinated, but younger kids are not eligible to receive the shot yet. Is it safe…

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