Obesity has become the most important public health initiative since cigarette smoking. And like cigarette smoking, The New England Journal of...
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National School Lunch Program, Making the Grade? Valerie came to see me with her three obese children. She knew her children were overweight, but she...
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Over the last few days there has been much said about President Obama's school speech delivered today. Many concerned parents and citizens argue that...
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We are lucky to have access to great parks and great weather in Northern California. Here is a list of 6 child friendly places to explore in the Bay...
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Most middle class families can boast of owning at least one television. For most families, media (television/Internet) is like breathing a necessity...
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Visiting the pediatrician for the first time is exciting. As an expectant mother it can be overwhelming to figure out who to choose as a...
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You and your newborn daughter arrive to pick up your son from school. You walk into your child's school and learn that there has been an outbreak of...
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Recently, I had a 15-year-old girl in my office. We'll call her Emma. She routinely was sexting. She was sexting many young men at the same time....
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For many families fireworks are as much a part of fourth of July as the parades, picnicking and food. However, many states have banned the personal...
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How to pick a pediatrician?Stressed out. Sleep deprived. Tired. Excited. Getting the nursery ready, checking off your "before baby arrives"...
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