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Is TV Bad for Babies? The Truth About Early Screen Exposure

Is TV safe for babies? Technology offers entertainment and education, but recent research suggests the need for caution with early screen exposure

Screen Time and Children: What’s the Best Approach?

If you’re a parent in the 21st century, you face a problem the last generation of parents never dealt with: screen time. As with anything in the realm of parenting, there are varying stances on the topic. Do you limit it? Use it as a reward or punishment? And what’s...

Talking to Your Kids About Social Media Safety

There are so many questions to address when it comes to your kids and what they do online, whether on their computer, phone, or tablet. The news is littered with stories of children and teenagers who are bullied on social media, and you no doubt want to protect your...

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A Guide to Nurturing Emotional Well-Being for Tweens and Teens

A Guide to Nurturing Emotional Well-Being for Tweens and Teens

Navigating the ups and downs of teenage years is easier with healthy habits and open conversations with parents; seeking a therapist’s guidance can also provide tailored support for mental well-being. Remember, self-care through activities you enjoy and adequate rest can significantly lift your spirits.

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How to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

How to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

Can you believe that your little one is getting ready for kindergarten? In just a few short weeks, you’ll be putting your whole heart on the bus or dropping her off for a day away from you. This is an exciting time and a huge milestone in your child’s development, but...

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Sunscreen Usage in Children: Protecting Kids from the Sun

Sunscreen Usage in Children: Protecting Kids from the Sun

As parents, our goal is always to have happy and healthy children. While keeping them away from danger is top of mind, one aspect of daily life you may not consider to be dangerous is the sun. It’s imperative to understand how sunscreen usage in children keeps your...

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Elizabeth Vasquez MPAS, PA-C

Elizabeth Vasquez MPAS, PA-C

I have been a PA for 13 years. I graduated with my masters in physician assistant studies from Missouri State University and have a background in and a passion for Psychology as well. I have worked in primary care my entire career beginning in family practice and...

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The Importance of Bicycle Safety for Kids

The Importance of Bicycle Safety for Kids

One of the joys of being a parent is seeing your child do anything for the first time: smile, laugh, crawl, walk…the list goes on. At some point, they’ll be taking their first outing on a bike. As parents, we help our children find their balance, stand behind them to...

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How Can You Tell If Your Child Has Allergies or a Cold?

How Can You Tell If Your Child Has Allergies or a Cold?

No parent wants to see her child suffer through sniffles, coughs, sneezes, aches, and pains. Your first thought might be to call the pediatrician and get your little one in to be seen. And that’s not the worst idea; in fact, it’s often the best idea! But what do you...

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Screen Time and Children: What’s the Best Approach?

Screen Time and Children: What’s the Best Approach?

If you’re a parent in the 21st century, you face a problem the last generation of parents never dealt with: screen time. As with anything in the realm of parenting, there are varying stances on the topic. Do you limit it? Use it as a reward or punishment? And what’s...

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