Category: PEDIATRIC CARE

Safe Gifts for the Kids

The holidays are upon us and for many (minus you Christmas Eve procrastinators), gift buying efforts are officially underway. December is Safe Toys & Gifts Month and according to Safe Kids Worldwide, “each year, more than 180,000 children are treated in an ER for a toy-related injury.” In light of this fact, we here at […]

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Understanding the Flu: Prevention, Risk & Symptoms

  Depending upon the year and the strain of influenza that is most prevalent, peak flu season is likely to occur between October and February. On average, an adult catches the flu about once every 5 years and 200,000 Americans are hospitalized each year due to complications from the virus. The flu can affect anyone but certain segments of the […]

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Nutrition and Your Children: Creating a Balance of Optimal Health and an Empowered Eater

Raising children is hard enough without having to think about every little thing they eat. But, like it or not, nutrition is a key component to raising healthy, happy kids. Especially in children, nutrition and exercise play an essential role in brain development, taste development, and food behavior far into adulthood. Because it’s National Nutrition […]

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