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Pediatric Supplements
- Posted on Feb 11, 2019
Are dietary supplements safe to give to my children? Are there natural supplements to use in place of the ADD medications? What supplements can I use to boost my child’s immune system? These are some
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Exactly what is in that supplement you’re taking?
- Posted on Feb 5, 2019
Edward Bell PharmD wrote an article in the January edition of Infectious Disease for Children discussing supplements. First, we should clarify what a supplement is and is not. A drug claims to help a medical
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When to call your child’s doctor about illness
- Posted on Jan 28, 2019
HOW SICK IS SICK? WHEN TO CALL YOUR CHILD’S DOCTOR ABOUT ILLNESS “You just can’t understand worry until you have a child of your own!” Welcome to cold and flu season! Now that flu and
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It’s a Big Deal
- Posted on Jan 15, 2019
An article in the Journal of Neuroscience noted differences in the brains in teenagers that had even very low levels of marijuana use. Teenagers are using marijuana a lot. Since it’s been legalized in some
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Mealtime
- Posted on Jan 10, 2019
Many toddlers and preschoolers are good company at mealtime, while other’s throw their biggest temper tantrums and food on the floor, so be patient and take each day at a time! It is common for
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Power Struggles – Final Step – Communication is Key!
- Posted on Nov 27, 2018
Ask yourself during times of power-struggle: “What could my child be trying to communicate with me?” Have positive self-talk! There are 4 primary methodologies of Communication Commands vs. Questions – Kid’s respond a lot better to
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Genetic testing
- Posted on Nov 6, 2018
Thinking about ordering a genetic test that you’ve seen on tv to explore you or your child’s possible medical risks? One geneticist referred to this as “genetic astrology”. The genetic screening market is exploding and
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