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It’s your life: Be intentional cancer and meaning life after diagnosis living intentionally navigating uncertainty Jan 30, 2026

 

Cancer is a pretty crazy thing. In the simplest of explanations, a single cell went rogue, evaded...

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Mindful lifestyle concept showing intentional living, focus, and purposeful daily choices children and illness honest parenting parenting through cancer pediatrician advice Jan 30, 2026

 

It’s the last thing you want to have to do. Internalizing, grieving, accepting, then living with ...

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Cancer. When the doctor becomes the patient. cancer journey doctor as patient pediatric mom real life medicine Jan 30, 2026

As a pediatrician mom, I have always believed that above all, being a real person was at the core ...

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School’s in session! 10 steps for a successful return to school. emotional development parenting support pediatric advice school anxiety Jan 28, 2026

 As summer draws to an end and the school supplies begin filling the shelves, we are reminded that t...

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Toddler troubles: the picky eater. child development parenting toddlers picky eaters toddler nutrition Jan 28, 2026

Toddlers. Toddlers have an impeccable and effortless ability to be so incredibly loved and yet mak...

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How to avoid and manage head lice: What parents needs to know! head lice lice prevention lice treatment pediatric health Jan 28, 2026

 How to avoid and manage head lice; What parents need to know!

 Head lice are a common frustration ...

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Nine secrets to engage your toddler! fine motor skills screen-free play toddler activities toddler development Jan 28, 2026

Toddlers are natural born scientists who love to experiment, create, and explore their environment...

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A sweet tooth: Could it be more harmful than you thought? added sugar child nutrition pediatric health whole foods diet Jan 28, 2026

As parents, it can be overwhelming to know which food choices are best for your kids. You try your...

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Values in action: The importance of family traditions child development emotional health family traditions parenting Jan 28, 2026

Family traditions are integral to the health of a family. While they may seem trivial, and your kids...

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Using toys to supplement physical therapy child development gross motor skills pediatric physical therapy physical therapy Jan 28, 2026

Physical therapy flexes gross motor skills, just as speech therapy helps with word and

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Your brain on play: How play supports toddler brain growth Jan 23, 2026

Between the ages of 0 to 8 years, your child’s brain grows a tremendous amount – likely more than ...

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Vlog: Play to grow! child development early learning guided play parenting tips Jan 23, 2026

Play is a valuable tool for little ones to foster growth through a range of developmental benefits, ...

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Fun in the sun: Summer safety for kids chid health family activities outdoor play summer safety Jan 23, 2026

Summer is a time for backyard barbecues, relaxing days at the pool, camping trips, baseball games,...

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Teach your children with books. children's books kindness parenting resources race and inclusion Jan 23, 2026

Books can be an amazing resource—and reading books with your children can be a simple way to start...

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Destination playroom: How to choose & keep toys organized child development early childhood home organization parenting tips toys and play Jan 23, 2026

 

As parents of toddlers and young children, we often find ourselves feeling like our homes are ove...

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Making exercise fun for kids child health digital balance outdoor play screen time Jan 23, 2026

 

The data is clear: Kids are spending too little time out in the sunshine and too much time in fro...

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Teaching and expressing gratitude: Tips on raising kind and grateful kids character development emotional growth gratitude kindness parenting guidance Jan 23, 2026

Some of our most proud moments as parents are watching our children show kindness and gratitude to...

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Encouraging imaginary play child development early childhood learning through play parenting tips pretend play Jan 23, 2026

Play is one of the most basic yet most essential components of childhood development. Pretend play...

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Vitamin N: The benefits of kids playing outside in nature child mental health healthy development outdoor play parenting guidance screen time balance Jan 23, 2026

Children live in a world dominated by indoor activities and screen time. With so many parents now wo...

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Above all, teach them to love. child mental health compassion difficult conversations emotional health parenting support Jan 23, 2026

To say that 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement. Not only are we m

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10 tips to have a fun and safe Halloween! chid health family activities parenting tips safety Jan 23, 2026

Halloween 2020 will undoubtedly be one to remember.

October 31st is drawing near: Kids are excite...

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10 Pandemic tips for safely leaving and returning home. family health infection prevention parenting guidance public health Jan 23, 2026

The world is a bewildering place right now. Being a parent during this time is perhaps even more s...

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Masks: Are you wearing them correctly? family safety infection prevention mask safety public health Jan 23, 2026

In the brave new world of COVID-19, masks and hand sanitizer have become social necessities. But j...

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Screen time, technology, and kids aap guidelines child development digital health parenting guidance screen time Jan 23, 2026

 Screen time. What is a parent to do? When is the right time to introduce screens to your kids? How ...

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