Keeping Young Children Safe on the Streets of New York
A wise teacher forwarded me these excellent words of advice for keeping young school age children safe on the streets of New York. I would have a serious but fun…
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Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned parent, parenting is never easy. At Premier Pediatrics, our blog is an excellent resource as you face difficult parenting challenges. We have compiled a list of topics that our parents frequently encounter and ask about. Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Let us know on Social Media or by emailing us!
A wise teacher forwarded me these excellent words of advice for keeping young school age children safe on the streets of New York. I would have a serious but fun…
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A recent study confirmed the commonly held belief that the presence of television and video games in a child’s room is linked to poorer health outcomes such as obesity, addiction,…
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A new study from England points out that children with a sibling are “more than twice as likely to be hospitalized with the flu” when compared to children without a…
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We are raising children in a world where social media makes it difficult to filter the news. It is important for parents to have a strategy to help their children…
Read AllChoosing a pediatrician is a big decision; after all, it’s the person who is going to be there helping, guiding, and partnering with you to raise your child. So, you’re…
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It seems like everyone has had hand foot and mouth disease this summer. This is the colloquial way of referring to some of the symptoms that can be caused by…
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It’s 7 a.m. in the Ferraro household, and 7-month-old quadruplets Charlie, Claire, Henry, and Dillon are crying for breakfast. Two-year-old Molly is hungry, too. To Read More Click Here
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School has already started in some parts of the country, but if you’re sending your first child to kindergarten this fall, you may want to take your own crash course…
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Fevers are a big topic in my pediatrics practice. After all, they’re common. Nearly all children will develop a fever at some point in their lives. Fevers are also upsetting…
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It is natural for children as they get older and understand more to be afraid of shots—it’s uncomfortable to receive vaccines. Here are some tips to help your little one…
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It was a beautiful Sunday morning, and my family was at the pool with friends. The day had been glorious and the kids were taking a break from swimming to…
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My son Nathan walks in the door after playing outside with his friends on Saturday and his eyes are all red and he looks like he got punched in the…
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The First Visit: Preparing Your Child for a Doctor Visit Preparing a young child At some point, most children will develop a healthy fear of going to the doctor. A…
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Recently, Lindsay Kujawa of, Delighted Momma wrote about her toddler’s near drowning experience and the aftermath. Her post went viral and the discussion about “secondary drowning” has become a major…
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Just when we’ve finally gotten used to the fall weather, it seems that Old Man Winter is nipping at our toes. This will mean some chilly days playing outdoors, but,…
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