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Education: How seeing beyond the grades is better for your child and for you

In the latest episode of “The Parent Pep Talk” podcast, veteran teacher and parent Jacki Bragg explains what she sees as the true value of school, how involved parents should be and just how important grades are.

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Debunking old wives’ tales: part one

Children’s National’s pediatrician Lee Beers, MD, gets to the bottom of five common old wives’ tales on colds.

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Clocks set, spring forward: Four ways to get a better night’s sleep

Sleep researcher Daniel Lewin shares tips for transitioning to Daylight Saving time.

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Q&A: What are the benefits and side effects of growth hormone?

For patients whose body does not produce enough growth hormone, administration of growth hormone has multiple positive effects.

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Preparing your child for a new sibling

Start talking to your kids about the new arrival when you would feel comfortable sharing with others.