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Health: Childrens health: young child getting medicine from dropper 1385404668

Children’s Ibuprofen Dosage: How Much Is Safe for Kids?

Written By Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP
childrens-health: child drinking with a straw 1216542570

Can Kids Drink Protein Shakes?

Written By Cara Rosenbloom, RD
Children's health: mother checking temperature of sick child 1474289517

Tylenol Dissolve Powder Packs Are the Parent Hack You Need Right Now

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD
Children's Health: mother spraying child with bug spray 1470571271

Is DEET Insect Repellant Safe for Kids?

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD
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Quiz: Does My Child Have Sleep Apnea?

Written By Karla Robinson, MD
childrens-health: woman gasping for air 1155214538

What’s an Anti-Choking Device and Does It Work?

Written By Christine Giordano, MD
children's health: child at pediatrician appointment 1397748015

Children’s Antibiotics: 8 Facts Every Parent Should Know

Written By Daphne Berryhill, RPh
Childrens-health: woman feeding baby bottle 1390099022

Can Babies Drink Water? Here’s How to Keep Your Baby Hydrated

Written By Tamara Johnson, MD
children's health: child with bandaid on arm 1211613767

Is Your Toddler Getting a Flu Shot? Here Are Some Side Effects to Watch for

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
Children’s-Health: doctor speaking to teenage girl 1452739952

Can a Teen Be Too Young to Start Birth Control? Here’s What the Science Says

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD
Health: Children's health: nurse holding baby in hospital blanket 1299693806

Circumcised vs. Uncircumcised: Benefits, Risks, and Controversy

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
children's health: closeup bathing newborn baby 1325263518

How Often Do You Really Need to Bathe Your Newborn? Your Guide to Baby Bathing

Written By Brian Clista, MD
Childrens health: restless child in bed 1396790389

Does Sudafed Make Kids Hyper: The Answer to This Common Question and More

Written By Brian Clista, MD
Childrens health: teenager doing breathing exercise at home 1400658908

5 Natural Headache Remedies That Are Safe for Children

Written By Brian Clista, MD
children's health: parents and child checking into a flight 1485095338

Taking a Flight With Your Child? Here’s Why You Should Bring Afrin With You

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhD
Childrens-health: doctor measuring childs height 1037196248

Can Steroids Stunt a Child’s Growth?

Written By Jonathan Santana, DO
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Why Your Newborn’s Skin Is Peeling and What to Do About It (With Pictures)

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
Childrens health: child drinking medicine out of dose cup 1218758024

Ibuprofen for Kids: Everything You Need to Know

Written By Jonathan Santana, DO
Children's health: child laying on parents lap 547417716

9 Prednisone Side Effects to Watch for in Kids

Written By Brian Clista, MD
children's health: mother daughter at doctor appointment 1448475165

Is CBD Safe for Kids? There’s Not Enough Research to Say That It Is

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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What Are Neural Tube Defects and How Can You Prevent Them?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
Childrens-Health: dad messuring baby formula-872425726

Is There Really a ‘Best Baby Formula’? What to Know Before Switching Brands

Written By Brian Clista, MD
Children’s-Health: family cooking together at home 1354582899

6 Vitamins and Supplements That May Help Your Child’s Immune System

Written By Brian Clista, MD
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Can Probiotics Lower Your Child’s Risk of Developing Allergies?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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Top 11 Rashes in Kids (With Pictures)

Written By Lauren Geoffrion, MD
Children’s Health: father trying to calm crying baby in nursery-987444524

How Can You Tell If Your Baby Has Colic?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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Lip Ties and Breastfeeding: What Parents Should Know

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
Children's Health: man holding baby 1324105877

How Do You Hold a Baby? Tips for Newborns, Feeding, and Burping

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MD
Children’s-Health: nicu baby in nursery-475485850

What a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Means for Your Baby

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
Children's Health: student in tutoring session 1446209381

How to Spot Early Signs of Dyslexia in Kids, and What You Can Do

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
children's health: closeup baby acne 1553549990

Does Your Baby Have Acne? Here’s What to Look For (With Images)

Written By Maria Robinson, MD, MBA
childrens health: mother speaking to sad daughter in park 1361216224

7 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Thinking About Suicide

Written By Liz Talago, MEd
Health: Childrens health: cropped mother holding childs leg out stretching-1286193975

Growing Pains in Kids: Causes and Treatments

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
childrens health: mother at home with sick child 1168062994

How to Not Get Sick From Your Kid

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
childrens health: hip adjusting baby on blanket 1204468329

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Written By Brian Clista, MD
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How Do You Keep From Getting a Cold or the Flu From Your Child?

Written By Jillian Amodio
Health: Childrens health: father playing with toddler 1639505647

8 Tips to Help Your Toddler Take Medication

Written By Emilie White, PharmD
children's health: man holding baby 1324105877

7 Common Treatments to Get Rid of Baby Gas Fast: What Actually Works and What Doesn’t

Written By Kevin Connelly, DO
Health: Childrens health: parents and daughters coloring 1405265926

Social-Emotional Development: What Parents Should Know

Written By Jennie Bedsworth, LCSW
Children's health: Crawl: baby crawling at home 947844824

When Do Most Babies Start to Crawl?

Written By Louisa Salisbury, MD
Health: Childrens health: mother kissing son on cheek 1394555041

A Healthy Back to School: 7 Pharmacist Tips to Make the New School Year a Success

Written By Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS
Health: Childrens health: teen girl sad 1136755765

5 Signs of Child Abuse You Should Never Ignore

Written By Louisa Salisbury, MD
Children's health: father helping daughter with homework 1397416344

9 Back-to-School Tips for Parents (and 8 Bonus Tips for Students)

Written By Ana Gascon
Children's health: girl in uniform talking to teacher 1341425686

9 Ways to Stop Bullying at School in Its Tracks

Written By Ana Gascon
Children's Health: baby crawling on floor 908543278

When Do Babies Start to Roll Over?

Written By Louisa Salisbury, MD
Health: Childrens health: father checking sons temperature 1297933345

What’s the Best Way to Take Your Child’s Temperature? Here’s Why Their Age Matters

Written By Kevin Connelly, DO
Health: Childrens health: mother consoling her daughter 1348240334

7 Effects of Divorce on Children — and How to Help Them Cope

Written By Ana Gascon
Children's health: teen stomach injection 1391576581

What Are Puberty Blockers, and How Can They Support Teens Through Puberty?

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
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Tylenol vs. Motrin: Which Pain and Fever Medicine Should You Use for Your Child?

Written By Emilie White, PharmD
Health: Childrens health: silhouette boy hallway 1277213578

Examples of Childhood Emotional Neglect and Its Effects

Written By Emily Guarnotta, PsyD
Children's health: child reaching into medicine drawer 1476714535

Common Culprits of Medication Overdose in Kids: Everything You Need to Know

Written By Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS
Health: Childrens health: mother holding teething baby 1092691488

The 5 Best Ways to Soothe Your Teething Baby (And 4 Things You Should Avoid)

Written By Kevin Connelly, DO
children's health: laxatives child with stomachache pharmacy 1160187856

Which Over-the-Counter (OTC) Laxatives Are Safe for Kids?

Written By Tamara Johnson, MD
Children's health: baby finger in mouth while teething 1152209597

Teething: How Long It Lasts and What You Can Do to Soothe Your Baby

Written By Kevin Connelly, DO
Children's health: girl drawing a picture 1386200846

10 Ways to Help Children Who Have Incarcerated Parents

Written By Ana Gascon
Health: Childrens health: baby first steps 1153668170

When Do Most Babies Start Walking? (And Should I Be Concerned If Mine Isn't Yet?)

Written By Louisa Salisbury, MD
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Answers to 8 Common Questions About Your Kids’ Antibiotics

Written By Tegan Smedley, PharmD, APh
Children's health: baby teething 1255954128

Does Teething Really Cause a Fever?

Written By Kevin Connelly, DO
Children's health: mindful father son outdoors 1034217120

11 Mindfulness Activities That Are Perfect for Kids

Written By Liz Talago, MEd
Children's health: Benadryl: child bedtime sick 1280319320

Is It Safe to Give Benadryl to Kids to Help Them Sleep?

Written By Louisa Salisbury, MD
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Precocious Puberty: Signs of Early Puberty Every Parent Should Know

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD
Health: Childrens health: child caregiver therapy 1371356403

What to Know About Child-Parent Psychotherapy

Written By Kate Dubé, LCSW
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Is Gripe Water Safe for Babies? Here’s What Experts Say

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Children's health: Edible: parent child telehealth 1421125412

What If a Kid Eats an Edible? Learn the Signs and What to Do

Written By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Health: Childrens health: child sitting on toilet 184377736

Need to Treat Your Kid's Diarrhea? Here Are a Few Safe Things to Try

Written By Louisa Salisbury, MD
Health: Childrens health: mother aiding sick child 1219051568

Febrile Seizures: Understanding This Common Cause of Seizures in Kids

Written By Kevin Connelly, DO
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Don't Worry If Your Child Has Intoeing — They’ll Likely Grow Out of It

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
Children's health: baby jaundice treatment 172988098

Jaundice in Infants: What You Need to Know

Written By Stephanie R. McGuire, MD, FASA
Childrens Health: Anxiety: Stress: child fidget spinner 693668346

13 Coping Skills to Help Kids Manage Anxiety and Stress

Written By Ana Gascon
Children's health: Cough medicine side effects: child blowing nose 957764366

8 Side Effects of OTC Cough, Cold, and Allergy Medicine for Children

Written By Zuri C. Hawkins-Jarrett, PharmD, MPH, BCPS
Children's health: close up thermometer child 1372188128

Fever in Children: 5 Things Caregivers Should Know

Written By Tamara Johnson, MD
Children's health: Screen: young kid on mobile phone 1364486186

Screen Time for Kids: How Much Time Experts Recommend by Age

Written By Jennie Bedsworth, LCSW
Health: Childrens health: mother feeding toddler yogurt with spoon-636585746

PediaSure for Kids: When to Consider Nutritional Supplements for Your Child

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
Children's health: checking on sleeping baby 1060797628

13 Ways to Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Written By Stephanie R. McGuire, MD, FASA
Health: Childrens health: child with braces chest pain-1170956662

The 5 Most Common Causes of Chest Pain in Kids

Written By Stephanie R. McGuire, MD, FASA
Children's health: OTC: mother giving medicine to baby-1126082930

Can I Give My Toddler Over-the-Counter Medication for a Cold?

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
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Hemangiomas: What You Should Know About Your Baby’s Birthmark

Written By David L. Hill, MD, FAAP
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8 Things to Know If Your Child Has Turner Syndrome

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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Should You Be Worried About Toe Walking?

Written By Brian Clista, MD
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What New Parents Should Know About Infant Torticollis (Head Tilt)

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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2022 Similac Baby Formula Recall: Everything You Need to Know

Written By Amy B. Gragnolati, PharmD, BCPS
Health: children's health: mother checking childs temp with hand-926062370

Everything You Need to Know About Kawasaki Disease

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MD
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Is My Baby’s Head Too Big? Macrocephaly Explained

Written By Brian Clista, MD
Health: Childrens health: young girl stomach pain laying down 932611686

What’s Causing the Hepatitis Outbreak in Kids?

Written By Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
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Does My Child Need Their Hearing Checked?

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD
Parenthood: Diaper rash treatment: tattooed dad changing diaper 837671344

Diaper Rash Treatments: What Works and What Doesn’t

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
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Understanding the Different Types of Diaper Rash

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
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Causes of Constitutional Growth Delay

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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What Are the Signs of Color Blindness in Children?

Written By Brian Clista, MD
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How to Know If Your Child Has a Nursemaid’s Elbow

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MD
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What Is a Dermoid Cyst?

Written By Brian Clista, MD
Health: Children's Health: sick boy wrapped in blanket 954912602

7 Signs of Sepsis in Children You Can’t Afford to Miss

Written By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
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When Should You Be Worried About Your Newborn’s Poop?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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Is It Normal for My Baby to Have Vaginal Bleeding?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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What Is an Umbilical Hernia?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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Caring for Your Newborn’s Belly Button

Written By Brian Clista, MD
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Health Debunked: Does Drinking Coffee Stunt Your Growth?

Written By Lauren Armstrong, RDN
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What You Should Know About Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Written By Brian Clista, MD
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What Is Newborn Screening?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP
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Does My Baby Really Need a Vitamin K Shot?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP