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Ski Season, Head Protection and How to Avoid Injury
I’ve been thinking a lot about head protection lately. My Mom knocked her head pretty hard a couple of years ago and although some people might argue that she always…
Read MoreWhy Do Young People Begin to Use Mood Altering Drugs?
Working in the field of addiction medicine for the last 35 years and as a practicing pediatrician for the last 20 years has allowed me to draw several conclusions about…
Read MoreGardening, Endorphins and Dishes
I like weeding. There, I’ve said it. That feeling of satisfaction when a dandelion pulls right out, roots and all and leaves my beloved Shooting Star intact, is hard to match.…
Read MorePlanned Home Births
Planned home births have increased during the past several years. Of all births, the incidence of home births is still below 1% and is not well supported in the United…
Read MoreFluMist Shortage
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…
Read MoreDental Care for Infants and Toddlers
Did you know that the American Dental Association recommends the use of fluoride containing toothpaste for dental care beginning with the eruption of the first tooth? A child from 6…
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