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How to make the most of your child’s telehealth visit

Published July 8, 2020

Telehealth visits are going to be with us for the foreseeable future, and this includes children seeing their pediatricians. Parents can take steps before and during their child’s “exam” to help things go more smoothly and get the most out of the time with the doctor.

Pediatric health

How to help your young child cope with the pandemic

Published June 30, 2020

It’s easy to think that the COVID-19 pandemic has not changed life much for younger children, but it has, and they certainly notice their parents’ or caregivers’ behavior. There are no easy solutions, but there are definitely things parents can do to help their children understand what’s happening, and cope.

Pediatric health

4 parenting tips to break the negativity loop

Published June 23, 2020

Children and teens may get stuck in a cycle of focusing on negative emotions or aspects of daily events. Try these four tips to help break the negativity loop.

Healthy aging and longevity

Why we need to make it harder for parents to refuse vaccines

Updated June 17, 2020

Healthy aging and longevity

Should you swaddle your baby?

Updated June 17, 2020

Claire McCarthy, MD

What parents need to know about pain in newborns

Updated June 17, 2020

Claire McCarthy, MD

Why your wheezing baby may need TLC, not medication

Updated June 17, 2020

Pediatric health

4 "must dos" for kids with seasonal allergies

Updated June 17, 2020

Many children look forward to warm, mild spring weather, but kids with seasonal allergies (also known as hay fever) might not. Hay fever can interfere with a child's ability to play outdoors, and it can just plain make them feel miserable. These tips can help your child cope with allergy season — and they work just as well for adults, too.