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School physicals are a great time to talk with your pediatrician about any health, development, or growth concerns you may have.
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Past Articles |
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Breast Feeding Offers Many Advantages to Child and Mother |
Breast-feeding is just one of the many options parents must consider when having a baby. |
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Memorial Day Run to Benefit Children With Hearing Loss |
The 24th annual Boys Town National Research Hospital Memorial Day Run will take place at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008 on the historic Boys Town Campus, 138th & Dodge Street . |
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Food Allergies in Children |
Food allergies, although not common to the population as a whole, can have serious effects on the children who do suffer from symptoms. |
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Strep Throat Can Lead
to Serious Complications
if Left Untreated |
More common in children than in adults, strep throat often strikes when the immune system is fighting off the common cold or flu. |
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How to Remedy a
Cough or Cold Without Medication |
Over-the-counter cough and cold medication should not be given to children under the age of 2 years |
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Winter Months |
When it’s cold outside how do you keep your kids from getting bored? |
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Virus Vs. Bacteria |
Viral infections are usually accompanied by multiple symptoms such as a sore throat, runny nose, congestion, vomiting and diarrhea. |
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Kids and Dieting |
Today, at least one in five children in the
United States
is overweight. |
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Fatigue From Influenza Can Affect a Child for Weeks |
Influenza is one of our most severe illnesses—and we are about to enter its prime season. |
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Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes |
Children and teens, who are active in sports, need proper nutrients in their diet. |
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Many Asthma Attacks
Can Be Avoided |
Asthma can be scary for a child, as well as his or her parents. |
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Summer Fitness
for Kids |
Starting a fitness program at an early age can help your child get a jump-start on a lifetime of healthy habits. |
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Memorial Day Run |
All ages and fitness levels will enjoy the walk, run and family friendly courses. |
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Healthy Snacks for Toddlers |
Got a picky eater? |
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Car Seat Safety |
Car Seat Safety for Parents |
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Summer Boredom |
Summer Boredom Can Lead to Weight Gain Winter Months |
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Allergy Testing |
Testing Determines Specific Allergies in Children |
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Colds |
Runny, stuffy noses and sore throats mark the beginning of a new "cold" season. |
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Head Lice |
Head
Lice Can Affect Anyone Despite Good Health Habits |
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Ear Infections |
Painful ear
infections are likely to strike at least once during early
years. |
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Sleeping
Through
the Night |
Babies Depend on Parents
to Help Develop Good Sleep
Habits |
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Toilet
Training |
Children Show Signs
When Ready to Toilet Train |
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Pacifier
vs. Thumb |
Pacifier
or Thumb, Which is Best for Baby? |
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Solid
Food |
Spoon
Feeding Begins Around Four to Six Months of Age |
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Bedwetting |
Most Bed-wetters
Inherited Small Bladders |
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Immunizations |
Serious Risks Associated
with Not Vaccinating Your Child |
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Sinus
Infections |
Sinus
Infections Cause Painful Pressure |
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RDS |
Premature Babies Run
Chance of Developing RDS |
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Shaken
Baby Syndrome |
Violently Shaking
a Baby can Lead to Brain Damage or Death |
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Croup |
Low-pitched "Barking"
Cough Usually Indicates Croup |
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Flu |
Fatigue from Influenza
Can Affect a Child for Weeks |
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Urinary
Tract Infections |
Bubble Bath and Shampoos
Common Causes of Urinary Tract Infections |
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Breastfeeding |
Breast
Feeding Offers Many Advantages to Child and Mother |
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Chickenpox |
Chickenpox
Appears Around Two Weeks after Exposure |
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Insect
Bites |
Many Different Insects
can Cause Itchy or Painful Red Bumps |
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SIDS |
Back Position is Safest
for Healthy Babies |
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Cow's
Milk |
Precautions Must Be
Taken for Children Who Don't Drink Milk |
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Heat Stroke |
Hot Temperatures Can
Lead to Heat Stroke in Children |
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ADD |
Hyperactivity, Poor
Attention Span May Indicate Attention Deficit
Disorder |
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Sports
Injuries |
Organized Sports
Teach Children Valuable Skills On and Off the Field |
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Eating Healthy |
Boys Town Pediatrics Says Encourage Healthy Eating Habits |
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Naptime |
Boys Town Pediatrics Offers Tips For Handling a Toddler Who Won't Nap |
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Baseball Safety |
Keep it Safe on the Baseball Field |
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Spring Allergies |
Steps For Fighting Spring Allergies |
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Colic |
Colic Is Upsetting For Parents, Harmless for Baby |
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Swimming Safety |
Chlorine Doesn’t Guarantee Water Safety |
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Pediatrician |
Choosing the Right Pediatrician |
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Poisonous Plants |
Teach Children to Recognize and Avoid Poisonous Plants |
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Breathing Problems |
Causes for a Child’s Breathing Problems are Numerous |
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Smashed Finger |
When a Smashed Finger Requires a Visit to the Doctor |
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Tonsillitis |
Tonsillectomy No Longer the Preferred Way to Treat Tonsillitis |
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Children and Grief |
Children and Grief |
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Fit for Life |
Make Exercise a Fun Family Affair |
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Blount's Disease |
Curved Legs May Indicate More than Bowlegs |
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Stretch Marks |
Stretch Marks Common During Puberty |
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Physicals |
Now is the Time to Schedule Back-to-School Physicals |
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Food Guide Pyramid |
New Food Guide Pyramid Stresses Smaller Portions, More Exercise |
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Sleep |
Why Kids Need Sleep |
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Speech and Language Problems |
Speech and Language Problems Affect a Child’s Emotional and Social Interaction |
