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Q&A: What are the new recommendations for children with a lead level over 5 µg/dL?

Dr. Olanrewaju Falusi answers a reader’s question about her child’s blood lead levels.

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Q&A: How can I protect my family from the flu?

It’s been a difficult flu season and many children are falling severely ill – even though they’ve gotten the flu shot.

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Q&A: How can I limit my child’s screen time if most of it comes from school?

The push in schools to use technology to teach accomplishes both teaching content and teaching the use of technology, which is an important skill. It’s the passive and non-interactive screen time that seems to be less valuable; and too much of that can cause problems.

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Q&A: How much sleep does my child need?

Although getting enough sleep is an important part of a child’s health and well-being, there are times to worry and times to be reassured.

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Q&A: How often should I give my baby bath?

While parents should make sure the diaper region of a baby is clean, until a baby can get truly messy, a daily bath is unnecessary.