Chickenpox: What Parents Need to Know

Kirsten d'Hemecourt, MD
May 8, 2025

Chickenpox, an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is most associated with fever and an itchy rash. Before a vaccine was introduced in 1995, chickenpox was a common childhood illness in the United States...

Speech Therapy and Its Connection to Mental Health

Rebecca Craine, MSEd, CCC-SLP
May 1, 2025
Speech and language development is an integral part of early childhood. When kids aren’t progressing as they should, it’s important to understand the reason why—and address it. This isn’t just imperative for speech, but also...
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Talking with Children About Politics

Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
April 29, 2025
These days we are flooded with information about politics, partisan conflicts and disagreements. Facts, figures and opinions concerning local, national and international issues can easily engulf us and our children. More in...

Spring and Summer Bicycle Safety

John A Gaines, MD
April 23, 2025

With the warmer weather and longer days now here, children are out riding their bikes. There are a few easy but essential steps that kids should take after adjusting the seats and filling their tires with air to ensure a safe...

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