Child Safety

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A Parent’s Guide to Praise
As parents, we need to express our pleasure with our children on an ongoing basis and to tell them we are proud of them... »
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Awash in Cold Medicines
Question: Who took cough and cold medicines the most? Answer: Kids aged 2 through 5 years – the very group for whom the... »
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Guidelines for Bathing your Newborn
It is time for your newborns first bath, but where do you start? Dr. Greene offers some guidelines for a safe... »
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Guidelines for Germ Prevention
Click here to read Dr. Greene’s guidelines for germ prevention as a way to interrupt the spread of common infections. »
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The Dangers of Balloons
Believe it or not, balloons cause more childhood deaths than any other toy. That's right. Balloons! This shocking fact... »
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Unusual Breath Odors and What They Mean
In children, smelly breath that persists throughout the day is most often the result of mouth-breathing, which dries... »
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When a Smashed Finger Requires a Doctor’s Attention
Wondering if your little one’s smashed finger needs medical attention? Click here to read Dr. Greene’s guidelines for... »
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When to Call the Doctor after your Child Hits Her Head
Those words, despite the frequency at which we hear them, often strike terror in our hearts. When should you call a... »

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Body-Fluid Transmission
We know that hepatitis B virus (HBV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can live in... »
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Concussion
A brief, temporary loss of consciousness following a blow to the head is called a concussion. It is possible to have a... »