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                <title><![CDATA[Sexually transmitted infections: What parents need to be sure their teens know]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[It's never easy for parents to talk to their teens about sex, so many are understandably hesitant to do so. But even if teens are not yet sexually active, it's important for them to have accurate information about sexually transmitted infections to keep themselves safe and healthy.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Concussion in children: What to know and do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/concussion-in-children-what-to-know-and-do-202404123032</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Concussion is one of the most common injuries to the brain, affecting about two million children and teens every year. Understanding signs, symptoms, questions to ask, and how concussion care has changed in recent years can make a difference in identifying concussion and recovery.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Brain health</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[When should your teen or tween start using skin products?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-should-your-teen-or-tween-start-using-skin-products-202403113024</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly these products are being marketed to tweens and teens as well as adults. For the most part tweens and teens do not need specialized skin products - but sometimes they make sense.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Skin and hair health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-a-tongue-tie-what-parents-need-to-know-202402073015</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A band of tissue helps secure the tongue to the front of the mouth. If it is short, it can restrict movement of the tongue. This is called a tongue-tie. Having a tongue-tie is not necessarily a problem - but there are exceptions that parents should be aware of.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-toddler-formulas-deliver-on-nutrition-claims-202311272996</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Formula companies claim that toddler formulas, also known as &quot;follow-up formulas,&quot; &quot;transition formulas,&quot; or &quot;growing-up milks&quot; offer nutritional benefits to toddlers. But are these products necessary and healthy?]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-children-get-migraine-headaches-what-parents-need-to-know-202311062988</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Headaches are very common in children and teens. We don't tend to think about children getting migraines, but by age 10 one in 20 children has had one. Symptoms may differ from adults and it's important for parents to understand triggers, helpful treatments, and possible red flags.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Headache and migraine</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Navigating middle school is tough: How parents can help]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/navigating-middle-school-is-tough-how-parents-can-help-202310042979</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Middle school can be challenging for many students, with increased time demands, more homework, and social situations to navigate. What can parents do to support their kids and strengthen family bonds during this period in their lives?]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The new RSV shot for babies: What parents need to know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-new-rsv-shot-for-babies-what-parents-need-to-know-202309082971</link>
                <description><![CDATA[RSV is a common virus that just causes cold symptoms for most people. But for infants up to eight months, and for babies and young children with certain health problems, it can be very dangerous. A new immune-boosting shot may help.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Immune and infectious diseases</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Lung cancer</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Chronic stomach pain in children: What's the most common cause?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/chronic-stomach-pain-in-children-whats-the-most-common-cause-202308232964</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Mind and body are tightly connected. If a child experiences stomach pain lasting two months or more, it may be functional abdominal pain caused by stress, depression, or anxiety. While common, this is challenging to diagnose and treat.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Digestive Health</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Stress</category>
                                    <category>Anxiety</category>
                                    <category>Depression</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tourette syndrome: Understanding the basics]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tourette-syndrome-understanding-the-basics-202308072962</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Involuntary tics are very common, with as many as one in five children experiencing them at some point. They may be temporary or long-lasting. Tic disorders like Tourette syndrome usually are diagnosed during childhood, though sometimes this happens later.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Nerve pain (neuropathic pain)</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ringworm: What to know and do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ringworm-what-to-know-and-do-202306212942</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Ringworm is a common, contagious skin infection caused by a fungus. Children can get it from other people who have it or from an infected animal. While it can be itchy and unpleasant, ringworm is usually harmless.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Skin and hair health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/swimming-and-skin-what-to-know-if-a-child-has-eczema-202305152935</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Swimming is a great activity for children, but for children with the allergic skin condition known as eczema, swimming can be complicated. Taking steps to protect skin before and after a swim can help.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Skin and hair health</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/lead-poisoning-what-parents-should-know-and-do-202305012931</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Lead poisoning is a serious health risk for children. And yet, they may be exposed to lead in their daily lives. Learn the dangers of lead exposure and what you can do to keep your child safe.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Environmental health</category>
                                    <category>Medical Tests &amp; Procedures</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Does your child need to gain weight?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-your-child-need-to-gain-weight-202302092887</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Weight can be a sensitive topic with children and teens, and sometimes a child needs to gain some weight. Checking with your doctor before working on adding weight and emphasizing healthy, high-calorie foods are important.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Why play? Early games build bonds and brain]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-play-early-games-build-bonds-and-brain-202302022884</link>
                <description><![CDATA[More than a million nerve connections are made in the brain in the first few years of life. Babies and young children thrive with responsive caregiving, such as engaging a child in playful games that change as they grow.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Brain health</category>
                                    <category>Social engagement and relationships</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-pediatric-guidelines-on-obesity-in-children-and-teens-202301242880</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Rates of obesity in children have more than tripled in the past six decades, and are still climbing. With millions of children and teens at risk for the many complications of obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines for pediatricians.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Curbing nearsightedness in children: Can outdoor time help?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/curbing-nearsightedness-in-children-can-outdoor-time-help-202212152868</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Nearsightedness is a growing problem worldwide. While genes and developmental factors play a role in whether a child becomes nearsighted, research suggests that spending time outdoors can lower a child's risk of developing this condition.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Eye Health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Concerned about your child's development?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/concerned-about-your-childs-development-202211282856</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Social media and apps about babies and children can fuel worries about a child&#39;s development. It&#39;s important to remember that every child is different and may move through stages of development at varying paces.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[How to help your preschooler sleep alone]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-help-your-preschooler-sleep-alone-202211212853</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Many parents face the challenge of getting their child to move from sleeping in bed with them to sleeping in their own bed. Changing this habit takes time; being practical and consistent about it helps.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Sleep</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New advice on melatonin use in children]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-advice-on-melatonin-use-in-children-202210062832</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleep aid. But because it is sold as a dietary supplement it is not regulated, and recent warnings include reports of melatonin overdoses in children. If parents need help getting their child to sleep, there are other things they can try first.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Sleep</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Asking about guns in houses where your child plays]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/asking-about-guns-in-houses-where-your-child-plays-202209222821</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Between 2015 and 2020, there were more than 2,000 unintentional shootings in the US by children under 18. Parents can help reduce the chance of an accidental shooting by asking about gun security at homes where their children play.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Safety/injury prevention</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Monkeypox: What parents need to know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/monkeypox-what-parents-need-to-know-202210062810</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Few cases of monkeypox have occurred in children during this outbreak, and while the illness is usually mild, it's important for parents to know how to recognize and prevent this virus.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Immune and infectious diseases</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Polio: What parents need to know now]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/polio-what-parents-need-to-know-now-202208102798</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Recent news reports about cases of polio have some parents concerned about the illness. The vaccine is safe and remarkably effective, and widespread vaccination builds herd immunity.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Immune and infectious diseases</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[A refresher on childhood asthma: What families should know and do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-refresher-on-childhood-asthma-what-families-should-know-and-do-202207122780</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children, and it can make life more difficult and less enjoyable for both children and their parents. The good news is that asthma is very treatable; here's what families need to know.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Environmental health</category>
                                    <category>Inflammation</category>
                                    <category>Lung cancer</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Gun violence: A long-lasting toll on children and teens]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gun-violence-a-long-lasting-toll-on-children-and-teens-202206282771</link>
                <description><![CDATA[As discussion and debate continues on mass shootings there is increasing evidence that growing up amidst this violence and other extreme stressors affect developing brains and bodies in ways that can be permanent.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Anxiety</category>
                                    <category>Depression</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
                                    <category>Brain health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Heart-healthy habits for children and teens lengthen lives]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-healthy-habits-for-children-and-teens-lengthen-lives-202205262753</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Researchers who began collecting data on thousands of people, starting when they were children and following up decades later, found that five risk factors influence health outcomes in adulthood. Parents should know the important steps they can take to get their children started toward healthy lives as adults.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-healthy-habits-for-children-and-teens-lengthen-lives-202205262753</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy Eating</category>
                                    <category>Physical activity and exercise</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The formula shortage is hurting families: What parents should know and do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-formula-shortage-is-hurting-families-what-parents-should-know-and-do-202205172747</link>
                <description><![CDATA[With the current baby formula shortage, parents all over the country are upset, confused, and scared. While formula companies and the government are working to restore the supply, it may take a while before it&#39;s easy to buy formula. In the meantime, here are some do's and don'ts for parents to be aware of.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-formula-shortage-is-hurting-families-what-parents-should-know-and-do-202205172747</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Summer camp 2022: Having fun and staying safe]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/summer-camp-2022-having-fun-and-staying-safe-202205092740</link>
                <description><![CDATA[After all we've been through during the last couple of years, many families and kids are looking forward to being able to return to summer camp. But COVID-19 is still with us and parents need to consider this as they make plans for safe and fun summer activities.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/summer-camp-2022-having-fun-and-staying-safe-202205092740</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>COVID-19</category>
                                    <category>Physical activity and exercise</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Eating disorders spike among children and teens: What parents should know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-disorders-spike-among-children-and-teens-what-parents-should-know-202204212731</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A notable rise in eating disorders is particularly marked among adolescent girls. Many kinds of eating disorders can affect children and teens, and parents need to understand their causes and be aware of signs suggesting their child may have an eating disorder.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-disorders-spike-among-children-and-teens-what-parents-should-know-202204212731</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The care that transgender youth need and deserve]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-care-that-transgender-youth-need-and-deserve-202203142704</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Some people feel very strongly that their gender is not the one they were assigned at birth. When families, health care providers, and others ignore or deny this, or try to stop the person from living as the gender they feel is right for them, it's not only unkind but dangerous.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-care-that-transgender-youth-need-and-deserve-202203142704</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Anxiety</category>
                                    <category>Depression</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-mental-health-crisis-among-children-and-teens-how-parents-can-help-202203082700</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Alarming rates of anxiety and depression are affecting children and teens across the US. While calls are made to expand much-needed programs and access to services, there are actions parents can take today to support their children&rsquo;s mental health.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-mental-health-crisis-among-children-and-teens-how-parents-can-help-202203082700</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Anxiety</category>
                                    <category>Depression</category>
                                    <category>Mental Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New guidance on return to youth sports and activity after COVID-19]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-guidance-on-return-to-youth-sports-and-activity-after-covid-19-202202092686</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Early in the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that any child who tested positive for COVID-19 have an in-person evaluation with their pediatrician before returning to sports, but recently the AAP updated its guidance with recommendations based on the severity of a child's illness.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-guidance-on-return-to-youth-sports-and-activity-after-covid-19-202202092686</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>COVID-19</category>
                                    <category>Heart Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Pandemic challenges may affect babies &mdash; possibly in long-lasting ways]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pandemic-challenges-may-affect-babies-possibly-in-long-lasting-ways-202201132668</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The first three years of life are crucial for brain development. Interactions between babies and their caregivers build neural connections in the brain and lacking sufficient interactions may affect brain development. A study found that babies born during the pandemic scored lower in several areas of development than babies born before it started.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pandemic-challenges-may-affect-babies-possibly-in-long-lasting-ways-202201132668</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Stress</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Naps: Make the most of them and know when to stop them]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/naps-make-the-most-of-them-and-know-when-to-stop-them-2018091114800</link>
                <description><![CDATA[As babies become toddlers, when they need to nap and for how long evolves, so parents and caregivers need to know how to handle the changes, as well as how to know when naps are no longer needed.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/naps-make-the-most-of-them-and-know-when-to-stop-them-2018091114800</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Sleep</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Skills children need to succeed in life &mdash; and getting youngsters started]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/skills-children-need-to-succeed-in-lifeand-getting-youngsters-started-202110252624</link>
                <description><![CDATA[All parents want their children to be happy and able to successfully navigate life's challenges. Five core skills form a great foundation and the early childhood window is particularly important for developing them. Parents can help their children learn and strengthen these skills in the course of everyday activities.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/skills-children-need-to-succeed-in-lifeand-getting-youngsters-started-202110252624</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
                <source url="https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/claire-mccarthy-md/feed/rss"><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD Feed]]></source>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Stuttering in children: How parents can help]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stuttering-in-children-how-parents-can-help-202110182619</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Stuttering in children is fairly common: as many as 10% of children stutter between the ages of 2 and 6. Although the majority of them stop, it can be distressing for both the children and their parents. Here&#39;s how to help your child manage stuttering and when to talk to your pediatrician or a speech-language specialist.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stuttering-in-children-how-parents-can-help-202110182619</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
                <source url="https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/claire-mccarthy-md/feed/rss"><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD Feed]]></source>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Anxiety</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Boosting your child's immune system]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/boosting-your-childs-immune-system-202110122614</link>
                <description><![CDATA[As children go through another school year under the cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are asking what they can do to keep their children healthy. While no magic solutions can ward off every illness, parents can take steps to help children - and everyone in their household - protect their health by keeping their immune systems robust.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/boosting-your-childs-immune-system-202110122614</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Exercise and Fitness</category>
                                    <category>Immune and infectious diseases</category>
                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Vaccines and immunizations</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Does your child need to bathe every day?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-your-child-need-to-bathe-every-day-202109202598</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Bathing daily is a habit for many people, but does it need to be for children, preteens, and teens? Not necessarily. Of course, it depends on what they have been doing and whether or not they are visibly dirty or stinky, but most don't need a top-to-toe daily scrub.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-your-child-need-to-bathe-every-day-202109202598</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Skin and hair health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[The sore throat checklist: What parents need to know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-sore-throat-checklist-what-parents-need-to-know-202109132586</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Children get sore throats all the time - and most of the time they are nothing to worry about. But it is important for parents to know the common causes of sore throats, and to be aware that that certain instances are serious and should be seen by a doctor immediately.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-sore-throat-checklist-what-parents-need-to-know-202109132586</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Colds and flu</category>
                                    <category>Ear, nose, and throat</category>
                                    <category>Immune and infectious diseases</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ban on harmful pesticide: What parents need to know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ban-on-harmful-pesticide-what-parents-need-to-know-202109012581</link>
                <description><![CDATA[After two decades of concern, and mounting evidence of its harm to young children, the FDA has banned the pesticide chlorpyrifos from use on food. But it's important to remember that chemicals are everywhere, and there are other steps all parents should take to protect their children from exposure to potentially harmful products and substances.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ban-on-harmful-pesticide-what-parents-need-to-know-202109012581</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Environmental health</category>
                                    <category>Diet and nutrition</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/bugs-are-biting-safety-precautions-for-children-196912312566</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Biting bugs are a nuisance and sometimes can spread &nbsp;illnesses like Lyme disease, Zika, or West Nile virus. To prevent bug bites, take simple precautions and learn how to choose and safely use insect repellents.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/bugs-are-biting-safety-precautions-for-children-196912312566</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Healthy aging and longevity</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Respiratory virus cases tick upward out of season: What parents should know]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/respiratory-virus-cases-tick-upward-what-parents-should-know-202107192548</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under a year old. Usually, cases drop in spring and summer, but the pattern is changing and parents should be watchful.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/respiratory-virus-cases-tick-upward-what-parents-should-know-202107192548</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Diseases &amp; Conditions</category>
                                    <category>Lung cancer</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Preventing sudden heart death in children and teens: 4 questions can help]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/preventing-sudden-heart-death-in-children-4-questions-can-help-202107092540</link>
                <description><![CDATA[It's extremely rare for a child or teen to die suddenly because of a heart problem, but several conditions can increase the risk of sudden death. A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines four questions about personal and family health history that can help identify children who may be at risk.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/preventing-sudden-heart-death-in-children-4-questions-can-help-202107092540</guid>
                <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Exercise and Fitness</category>
                                    <category>Heart Health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New information for parents on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-information-for-parents-on-myocarditis-and-covid-19-vaccines-202107012523</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Reports of young people developing myocarditis and pericarditis after getting one of the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 have made some parents reluctant to get their children vaccinated. It's understandable to worry about such a side effect, but before choosing not to vaccinate, it's important to look at the whole picture.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-information-for-parents-on-myocarditis-and-covid-19-vaccines-202107012523</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>COVID-19</category>
                                    <category>Heart Health</category>
                                    <category>Vaccines and immunizations</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/children-not-yet-vaccinated-against-covid-19-what-to-do-202106212502</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Now that many people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, it feels like things are starting to return to something resembling normal. But because the vaccines have not yet been approved for those under 12, families with children under this age need to be careful and thoughtful as they plan summer activities.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/children-not-yet-vaccinated-against-covid-19-what-to-do-202106212502</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>COVID-19</category>
                                    <category>Vaccines and immunizations</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Sickle cell disease: Ways to help teens and parents]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sickle-cell-disease-ways-to-help-teens-and-parents-202105212460</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Children with sickle cell disease are at higher risk for many health problems and possible complications get more serious as children grow into adults. Here are ways for parents to support teens with SCD in learning to take care of themselves.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sickle-cell-disease-ways-to-help-teens-and-parents-202105212460</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>Genes</category>
                                    <category>Pain</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Sickle cell disease in newborns and children: What families should know and do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sickle-cell-disease-in-newborns-and-children-what-families-should-know-and-do-2021050622545</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Millions of people around the world have sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that can cause pain and damage to organs or tissues, and can make children more susceptible to other health problems. In the US, most cases are diagnosed through screening in newborns. Getting connected to the proper care early in a child's life can help prevent complications from the disease.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
                <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sickle-cell-disease-in-newborns-and-children-what-families-should-know-and-do-2021050622545</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Edibles and children: Poison center calls rise]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/edibles-and-children-poison-center-calls-rise-2021042322450</link>
                <description><![CDATA[As more states have legalized the use of marijuana and products derived from it, more children are being exposed. Children can't be trusted not to eat appealing-looking food items they may find, so it's up to adults to take precautions and make sure edibles are stored where children can't find them.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Summer camp: What parents need to know this year]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/summer-camp-what-parents-need-to-know-this-year-2021033122289</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Many parents and children hope that this summer will allow a return to typical activities. For families who are considering summer camp for their children, adjustments and adaptations will need to be made because of COVID-19, and parents should be prepared to ask questions about planning and risk management.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
                                    <category>COVID-19</category>
                                    <category>Vaccines and immunizations</category>
                                    <category>Immune and infectious diseases</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[School reopening? What parents need to know and can do]]></title>
                <link>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/school-reopening-what-parents-need-to-know-and-can-do-2021032622234</link>
                <description><![CDATA[While some children have been attending school in-person throughout the pandemic, most have been learning remotely, or in a hybrid model. As more schools reopen for in-person learning, parents can ask key questions about their school district&rsquo;s plans and help their children prepare to go back.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[Claire McCarthy, MD]]></author>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Pediatric health</category>
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