Growth and Development

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A Divorced/Separated Parent’s Guide to Making Visits Count
Dr. Greene has some suggestions for parents with visitation rights. Click here for ideas for making every visit count. »
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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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Does This Child Have An Ear Infection? – Case 1
A ten-month-old girl, who had been sleeping through the night, has now been waking up each night for one week. She... »
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Guidelines for Diagnosing Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis (a.k.a. von Recklinghausen disease) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes benign... »
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Guidelines for Easing the Transition from Crib to Bed
Unless you have decided that you want to have a family bed, teaching your child to sleep through the night in her own... »
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Healthy Eating, Part I - How important is good nutrition?
When I look at my children playing football in the park, I am looking at structures built from the food they have eaten... »
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It's a New Year!
Occasionally, time with our children feels endless and overwhelming. They have energy -- we don't! I often hear parents... »

A-Z Guide

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Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
Amblyopia is the loss of vision caused when a clear image of the world is not available on the retina during key... »
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Anemia (Low hemoglobin)
Anemia occurs when the production of red blood cells is insufficient, when too many red blood cells are destroyed, or... »
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Anorectal Malformations
Anal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the anal opening, which makes it difficult for stool contents to pass through... »