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Upcoming CARE Workshops for Parents
Children’s Mercy Hospital is offering a series of Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Workshops designed specifically for parents and caregivers of children aged 2-12.
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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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Car seat safety: It’s the parental struggle of balancing what’s convenient and most comfortable with what is also most safe.
Safe to Sleep Campaigns – Reducing SIDS/SUIDS through Education
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Protect Your Child With The Flu Vaccine
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Affiliation & Brand Announcement
Lee’s Summit, Raintree, and Blue Springs Pediatrics are now collectively called Community Choice Pediatrics—An Affiliate of Children’s Mercy.
Announcing our new patient portal powered by Updox!
Starting September 1st, we will be sending out sign ups for a new patient portal system where our patients can manage their accounts.