Every child has the right to feel safe. Children should feel safe at school, on the bus, when walking to and from school in their neighborhood, or when playing at
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Posts Categorized: Safety
Teens and Alcohol
By Dr. Elizabeth Triggs To write this entry, I consulted nine young adults ages 18 – 30 (my nieces and nephews) to add first person experience to this article. Not
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Sports Physicals: What Parents Need to Know
If you have a child enrolled in sports, chances are you’re already familiar with pre-participation sports physicals. From ushering kids between extracurricular activities and running errands, scheduling this appointment can
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Dealing With Food Allergies During the Holiday Party Season
Dealing with food allergies is always rough on families, but the holiday season can be particularly challenging. As classroom party plans and social invitations crop up, parents need to balance
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Alpha-gal Syndrome: Its Carriers, Causes and Symptoms
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a red meat allergy that develops due to a bite from the Lone Star tick. This tick is found in the southeastern areas of the United
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Protecting Your Children From Concussions
Fall sports are right around the corner. Some of our patients will be participating in football, volleyball, baseball, soccer, and hockey. All these activities are fun and exciting, but they
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