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Home Time and Behavioral Changes

Dr. Lauren Speckner — Thu, 21 May 2020 13:20:33 +0000

Quarantine related to the COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges to families. Many parents are attempting to work, homeschool, and parent simultaneously! As a result of all this home time,…

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Travel Now, Travel Later

Dr. Lauren Speckner — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 14:14:28 +0000

Holiday traveling is still upon us and many are traveling to be with loved ones or to take a vacation! Here are two good links from the AAP on traveling…

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Secondary/Dry Drowning

Dr. Lauren Speckner — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:23:28 +0000

Although fall is just around the corner, parents are still concerned about “dry drowning” or “secondary drowning.” I would like to reassure parents that dry drowning, in the fantastical way…

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How Much Sugar is Appropriate for Your Child?

Dr. Lauren Speckner — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:52:33 +0000

Have you ever wondered how much sugar is appropriate for your child? A recent study by the American Heart Association entitled Added Sugars and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children, published…

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FluMist Shortage

Dr. Lauren Speckner — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:18:35 +0000

Get your flu shot! The CDC and AAP recommend that everyone 6 months and older get the flu vaccine. There is currently a production delay of FluMist (nasal spray flu…

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