Expert advice on identifying, improving your child’s anxiety
How do you know if your child’s anxiety level is above average? Psychiatrist Dr. Laura Willing weighs in.
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Fevers in children
Wondering what to do about your child’s fever? In this video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran talks about fevers, how to treat them and when to seek medical care.
COVID-19 and healthy sleep habits
As schools close and at-home learning begins in earnest for kids because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s important to maintain a consistent schedule that includes healthy sleep habits.
How to avoid negative effects of irregular bedtimes
Irregular bedtimes can disrupt a child’s circadian rhythms, the internal biological clocks that help determine sleep patterns.
How to talk to your teen about smoking
Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain, which continues to develop until age 25. This is one of many reasons why you should talk to your child about tobacco and e-cigarette use.
