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Child health and development

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Do we run too many medical tests on children?
While too much testing can lead to false-positives and over treatment in kids, health tests can also...

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How can I find out if my child is a cyberbully?
No parent wants to think her child is a cyber bully. In this video, psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hartst...

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How should I motivate my child who procrastinates to do her homework?
How you get your kid to buckle down to homework will depend on what's causing her to put it off. Lea...

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How can I help my child adjust to high school?
Got a kid heading off to high school? Even though he's almost grown up, he may need a hand getting u...

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My Story: Amanda, RSV
Amanda is a proud parent of an RSV survivor.

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My Story: DeAndré, RSV
As a parent, DeAndré had never heard of respiratory syncytial virus until his son contracted the con...

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Why Pediatricians Prescribe Medications for Off-Label Use
Roughly 80 percent of medicines prescribed for kids are prescribed off-label.

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Can I Develop Whooping Cough (Pertussis) as an Adult?
People of all ages can get whooping cough (pertussis).

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How Effective Are Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccines?
Lisa Thornton, MD, explains how booster shots can keep your immunity strong.

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Your Guide to Children’s Vaccinations
Measles, mumps, and other preventable diseases are on the rise. Here's how to keep kids safe....