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First Day of Kindergarten? Be Prepared PREPARING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN
Even if your child has gone to daycare, nursery or preschool, the first day of kindergarten is still a big step. It’s the first official school year in most communities. How can we prepare our children and ourselves for this big day? Let’s talk about 5 year olds first-
While […]

Posted on September 2nd, 2008 in Your Preschooler, Your School Age Child  |  View this article.

Preparing for the New School Year-and avoiding “Parent Central” burnout Parent Central
It’s important to reduce some of the stress that families go through at the beginning of the school year, as activities and school responsibilities begin again. With multiple children, come multiple schedules of sports and other activities that require masterful juggling acts. And too often it is mothers who become what I call “PARENT […]

Posted on September 2nd, 2008 in Your School Age Child  |  View this article.

Sore Throats What causes a sore throat ? There are a variety of causes. Most are caused by viral or bacterial infections that invade the throat and cause redness and swelling of the tonsils and surrounding tissue, causing pain.

Posted on September 1st, 2008 in What's Going Around?  |  View this article.

Pool to School- How to help your kids make the leap Making the transition easier for the whole family
Going back to school at the end of the summer marks the end of unstructured free time for kids. And although many parents might be ready for their kids to leave the house, the adjustment of going from free time to school time can be difficult for families. […]

Posted on April 2nd, 2008 in Your School Age Child  |  View this article.

When to Call the Doctor One of the hardest questions a parent faces is when to call the doctor. Here is a simple way to answer it — “Whenever you are concerned about your child’s health or well-being.”

Posted on October 14th, 2007 in What's Going Around?  |  View this article.

The Truth About Tick Bites THE TRUTH ABOUT TICK BITES AND LYME DISEASE
Many parents – particularly in those parts of the country where ticks are prevalent and children thus frequently exposed to them – have questions and concerns about their children contracting Lyme Disease. Let’s take a closer look at the truth about tick bites and Lyme Disease.
If my child […]

Posted on June 6th, 2007 in What's Going Around?  |  View this article.

SEX AND THE AVERAGE TWEEN Some studies estimate that 20% of young teens (under the age of 14) have engaged in some form of sexual activity. But according to Dr. Elizabeth Rose, an adolescent medicine specialist practicing in New Jersey, the studies are anything but conclusive or accurate.

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Your Adolescent  |  View this article.

What is inbeTWEEN? Suddenly your nine or ten year old is dressing like Brittany Spears or some hip hop star and giving you “attitude” about everything. You hear your child talking about things you probably didn’t even learn about until you were much older. You have a TWEEN.

Posted on April 1st, 2007 in Your Adolescent  |  View this article.