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Does this sound familiar? On Monday, your son Robby leaves late for the school bus because he couldn’t find his shoes, then he stopped to fiddle with a Lego model on the way out the door. On Tuesday, his homework that took you hours to get him to complete the night before never makes it off the kitchen table.  On Wednesday, he jumps off a five-foot wall at recess “just b...


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If you can stick with breastfeeding for the first two weeks, you’ll get past most of the common hurdles. Those early days can feel intense, but a little knowledge (and a lot of grace) goes a long way. Here are some practical, encouraging tips to help you get off to a strong start to early breastfeeding. Keep at It  Your baby is your best milk-maker. Every time your baby ...


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Why do babies cry? In short, infants cry to communicate. Remember, babies cannot talk. They can’t even smile back at you until around six weeks of age. Dr. Kardos recently welcomed her first grandbaby into the world, so we revisit our baby posts with a fresh eye. Here is the first of many! The long and short of it is that babies cry when they… What if you’re certain that the ...


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Looking for gift ideas for baby showers or baby namings beyond cute baby outfits and big items? Dr. Kardos welcomes a little one into her family soon so we thought we’d give you some pediatrician-inspired ideas. These gifts support the essentials of what little (and big) people need to do: eat, sleep, pee, poop, love, and learn. EAT Pick up breast pump accessories, bottles an...


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As Drs. Kardos and Lai can attest, even a pediatrician’s child does not always approach the prospect of an immunization with a grin on their face. When Dr. Lai’s daughter was two years old, she thanked her nurse for her flu vaccine by giving her a surprise punch. Here are ways you can take away the sting of a needle if your child is afraid of vaccines. Set the stage  You...


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