Are you having trouble getting your child to brush his teeth?  “The Tooth Brushing Song,” featured in the following video, is a great way to teach your child the importance of tooth brushing and make a boring task a little more fun. Do you use “sing songs” to help make 
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Finding a good pediatrician that you trust to care for your child is an important decision.  Knowing that a doctor will be available when needed to answer your questions and provide professional advice and quality medical care will be extremely helpful, especially if you are a new parent.  You are 
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Over the last 30 years, the childhood obesity rate in the United States has nearly tripled. With more than one third of children currently classified as overweight, our country is facing an increasing list of future health concerns.  Overweight children face potential health risks such as: Cardiovascular disease High cholesterol 
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What is an ear infection? An ear infection happens when the Eustachian tube, the passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes blocked. When this tube is healthy, it fills with air and prevents the build-up of fluid behind the ear drum.  When the tube becomes 
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Everyone has sources of stress in their lives.  Parents of children with special needs have a completely different list of stressors that can impact them.  Are they making the “right” decisions for their children?  Are their children going to be accepted?  For parents who struggle with the health and development 
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When taking a closer look at the percentages surrounding childhood vision impairment, the statistics may be surprising. Some 60% of students identified as problem learners have undetected vision troubles. An estimated 80% of what we learn is through our vision. A whopping 85% of America’s pre-schoolers haven’t undergone a comprehensive 
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What is a fever? Fever is determined by a rectal temperature over 100.4 F or 38.0 C and is one of the most common reasons for child emergency rooms visits.  Fever in a child may indicate serious illness, but more commonly fever is caused by infections that are easily treated.  
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There is nothing quite as beautiful as a nice, bright smile on a child’s face. Unfortunately, dental cavities can destroy the look of these pearly whites and cause pain and infections that may result in early loss of these teeth. Baby teeth are important for a number of reasons so 
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