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Claire McCarthy, MD
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Why we all really need Screen-Free Week this year

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A tired child? What you should know

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Giving antacids and antibiotics to babies can lead to allergies

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Why we shouldn't demonize formula feeding

Claire McCarthy, MD
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Does your child need a tonsillectomy?

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In children and teens, depression doesn’t always look like sadness

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Scary news about childhood obesity

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4 tips for raising well-behaved children

Child & Teen Health
Guns are killing our children. It’s time we did something

Claire McCarthy, MD
This Valentine’s Day, 14 ways parents can show love for their children

Child & Teen Health
4 things all parents should do to help prevent sexual abuse

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Why teenagers eat Tide pods

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The crucial brain foods all children need

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When to worry about your child's sore throat

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5 common problems that can mimic ADHD

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3 New Year’s resolutions all families can (and should) make

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Keeping children safe this holiday season

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More than half of today’s children will be obese adults

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Using social media to help parents get vaccine questions answered

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