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The Impact of Childhood Bullying and How to Talk to Kids About It

Childhood bullying is an all-too-common experience that can have both immediate and long-term, dangerous consequences. Hear from a mental health expert on what signs might indicate bullying, how to talk with kids about it, and more.

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Back-to-School Success Tips for Parents

Whether you're dreading hectic school-day schedules or excited for kids to be back in the classroom, the transition back to school can be a stressful time for children and parents. Consider some of these tips from our pediatric experts on how parents can best prepare the entire family for school days. 

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Bottle Feeding Babies FAQ for Parents

New and expectant parents have a lot of questions. Get answers to common newborn bottle feeding questions, including how much milk newborns need and breastfeeding positions.

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How to Promote & Improve Healthy Brain Development in Children

Audrey Brewer, MD, MPH answers commonly asked questions about childhood brain development and what families can do to reinforce and support it.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide

Navigating the difficult conversation around suicide with your children can be extremely challenging. Learn tips on having that discussion.

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Tips to Prepare Your Children to Return to School After COVID-19

Dr. Lisa Simons provides eight ways to help prepare your child for getting back to the classroom.

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8 Mindfulness Activities & Exercises for Kids

Whether your child is showing signs of anxiety or settling into new routines well, we've gathered some simple, creative ways to improve mindfulness.

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How (and Why) to Keep Teens Active During the Summer

Physical activity is vital to teenager brain development and overall health. Here's how to keep teens active during the summer and why it's so important.

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Understanding Your NICU Baby’s Behavior & Cues

Infants in the NICU use cues to communicate with their families and caregivers to indicate when they are stressed, hungry, or comfortable, or self-soothing.

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What Parents Should Know about the Formula Shortage

Our pediatric experts weigh in on what parents and care givers should know about the recent formula shortage. 

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Feeding Your Baby Through the First Year

Learn how much, how often and what kinds of foods babies eat from birth through their first birthday.

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What to Know About Feeding Your Newborn

See feeding tips and get answers to common newborn feeding questions, including how much milk newborns need and breastfeeding positions.

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