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Discipline for Toddlers: Making Timeout Work
Parents know that one of the biggest challenges they face is disciplining their young children. As we say, it’s a constant battle, especially with toddlers. As daunting a task as it may seem, timeout can be an effective tool against unwanted behaviors. Before we talk about timeout strategies, remember that most bad behaviors are the
Birth Defect Prevention and More
January is National Birth Defect Prevention Month. Birth defects include abnormalities of body structures, metabolism or function. Most birth defects are the result of both genetic and environmental factors. Genetic causes can include gene defects or chromosome abnormalities over which we have little control. In addition, many environmental factors can play a role in the
All About Asthma
Asthma is a very common condition affecting people of all ages and approximately 10% of the population. Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways of the lung. The triggers for asthma vary from person to person and can include allergies like pollen or dust, respiratory infections like cold viruses, influenza or pneumonia, exercise, irritants
Is it a Cold or the Flu?
It’s flu season…. or is it just a cold…. The cold weather months bring with it viral “cold” season. Although it is common to refer to any winter time febrile illness as the “flu” or throwing up illness as the “stomach flu,” much of the illness in your home this winter will be non-influenza viruses.
Depression in Adolescents
Depression is a serious and important medical condition that has an estimated prevalence of 4-8% in the adolescent population. This is probably an underestimate given the fact that some signs and symptoms of depression are mistaken for normal “teenage” behavior and that many teens are hesitant to report symptoms. Yearly checkups with your pediatrician throughout
Keeping Your Family Healthy this Winter
Winter is upon us and with it children are likely to bring the flu or other illnesses home from school. Before you know it, the entire house can often be coughing and nose blowing and valuable days and weeks are lost from school and work. How can you prevent your house from becoming germ infested?