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You just learned that your baby is in the 90th percentile for height. Does this mean she will be really tall when she grows up? Each time you take your baby to the pediatrician, you hear numbers…

You take your child to a pediatrician or other primary care provider for a fever, sore throat or ear ache. But what about her/his emotional and mental health? It can be more difficult to notice when…

The struggle is real when it comes to sleep. Tired, cranky children who do not sleep well disrupt household routines, including parents’ sleep, impacting school and work performance. More parents are…

Every year since your child was 2 or 3 years old, she/he has gained about 5 pounds and grown about 2 inches, on average. During puberty, you can expect that rate to double. The American Academy of…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly seven percent of kids and teens suffer a concussion. That number increases with age. By the time kids reach ages 12-17, about 12…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects more than 18 million adults in the United States. Coronary…

About one in five school-age kids report being bullied. What’s alarming is that the number is likely even higher because not all cases of bullying are reported. Although traditional forms of bullying…

Going back to school means the return of waking up earlier in the morning, going to classes and seeing classmates. For some kids, it’s something to look forward to. But for others, stress makes it…

Weight loss is one of the top motivating factors for adults to get active. But kids are a bit different. While achieving a healthy weight is an excellent reason for kids to get enough physical…

If your child is overweight, you might think he or she will eventually grow into those extra pounds. But this isn’t always the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

These days, there are many options for labor and delivery. The thing to remember is there’s no right or wrong way to give birth. It’s a matter of selecting what you feel most comfortable with and what…

There are few things more frightening than having to take your child to the hospital with a serious illness or injury. But you can rest assured that your child is receiving the highest quality care…