5 Reasons Your Child Should Get the Flu Vaccine Every Year Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Topic(s): Flu, Parenting, Influenza, Vaccination Tips to empower parents to feel confident in their decision-making about flu vaccination for children. Read More
5 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Disease Monday, September 25, 2017 Topic(s): Parenting Amanda Thompson, pediatric psychologist and Director of Patient Support Services at the Children's National Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, explains effective ways to navigate this difficult conversation. Read More
Tips for Keeping Your Child's Skin Healthy in the Summer Friday, June 16, 2017 Topic(s): Skin, Sunburn Here are some tips to keep your kids (and yourself) safe from harmful UV rays. Read More
Five Important Facts You Need to Know About the Measles Monday, May 22, 2017 Topic(s): Infectious Diseases Our pediatricians talk about the current measles outbreak, diagnosing the disease, the role of vaccinations and how parents can keep their children safe. Read More
Fainting: When to Worry Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Topic(s): Heart Fainting (also known as syncope) is common, particularly in teenagers. Though it can be a frightening event, the common faint lasts just seconds and is typically not a sign of a dangerous problem. Read More
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