Do you live in the Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania? We just got back from filming a segment on sleep and breakfast hints on Parent Connections- running through September.CBTV community cable…
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Ouch! This kid’s index finger has a finger nail infection called a paronychia. Often seen in nail biters and cuticle pickers, this infection occurs in the skin around fingernails. Although most kids…
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In the office it’s raining school forms. At this time of year, I see many of my patients embarking on their next stage of schooling. Kids I remember starting kindergarten are off…
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My kids and I cheered as we watched the Olympic swim races together on TV. Having just finished their first summer swim team season, they were especially interested in these events. While…
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Although it’s called ringworm, this rash isn’t caused by a worm. In fact, it barely looks like a worm. Otherwise known as tinea corporis, the patch of ringworm is usually a flesh…
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Look at this rusty old anchor atop an old fort. Rust plus dirt equals a perfect breeding ground for tetanus. As my kids scampered between different anchors last week, I quickly calculated…
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It’s a heat wave and in extreme temperatures, kids, like adults, find it tough to go outside for physical activity. We find it perfect timing for the release of Dr. Pat Cantrell’s…
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Two Peds in a Pod® turns three years old! In honor of our third birthday, we bring you our top ten parental experiences through the years list: “Helping” your child manage…
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Vacation! As I watched my kids scamper across the beach today, I remembered a conversation I had with a family recently. “My kid sometimes coughs up sand,” the mom said to me.…
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Let’s think about universal parental admonishments: “Hold on tight.” “Be careful.” “Look out!” “Don’t let go.” Now let’s think about the universal goal of parenting: to create children…
