By Anders G. Holm, MD, Aurora Medical Center in Summit If you’ve been around kids, you likely know a child who has had an ear infection. Ear infections (medically known as otitis media) are the most common reason parents bring children to see a health care provider. For an ear 
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By: Rebecca Michelsen, M.Ed., MCHES, Manager of Community Outreach & Family Programs at Penfield Children’s Center Social media and the news seem to be filled with stories lately of parenting tragedy or triumph, or maybe I am just more aware of them now that I have an infant in my 
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By: Anna J. Igler, MD, Aurora Bay Area Medical Group Did you know one in every 33 children born in America will have a birth defect? That’s one baby born with a defect every four-and-a-half minutes. Birth defects can range from mild to severe. Some are easily found. Some, such 
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By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center All too often we pick up our kids from school and in response to our question, “How was your day?” we get the one-word answer of “Fine.” No details, no expression and most of the time, the conversation that never really began, comes to 
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By: Patricia Newton-Powell, Assistant Director of Child Care Services, Penfield Children’s Center Sharing is difficult, but a normal development process. It helps a child learn how to be a generous person. In a world where we want what we want, when we want it, how on earth is it possible 
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Yoga for kids is therapeutic and FUN! It can also help increase focus, reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence. Try these animal and nature-inspired poses with your little one.
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By: Caroline Kupchella, Co-Founder, The Indika Alliance Every child has a different personality, and some are just innately shy. Children who tend to be shyer can be uncomfortable in social interactions, and may exhibit signs of clinginess. Self-confidence and comfort in social situations doesn’t come easy to all children, which 
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