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Child health and development

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Conditions That May Accompany ADHD
Learn how to recognize ADHD-related disorders.

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Would you know if your child was vaping?
When people smoke, it's usually fairly obvious due to a distinct tobacco odor, but what about vaping...

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Advocating for your child in the BIPOC community
Advocating for your child in the BIPOC community is crucial to ensure they receive the support, reso...

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6 Ways to Protect Your Child From Medical Mistakes
These are excerpted from a patient tip sheet published by the U.S. government. While all the info...

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How to Be Your Child's Advocate at the Hospital
You can't be a silent bystander at any point in the care of your child. Make sure to speak up...

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Keep Your Child's Hospital Visit As Painless As Possible
Kids hate pain. Adults aren't crazy about it either. That's one reason pain control is su...

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4 Tips from the Pediatric ER
Want insights from an emergenc...

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Pediatric Emergencies: 6 Commandments of ER Care
1. Stay Calm. If you freak out, so will your child. 2. If your c...

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How to Help Your Child Handle Pain
It's a bad idea to fib about or downplay the possibility of pain your child may experience wh...

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6 Reasons Your Grandkid May Need the ER
Watch out for problems that need immediate medical attention.