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What to Know About Hitting, or Not Hitting, Milestones
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Many parents worry whether their baby is progressing normally. A CHOP pediatrician has answers about developmental milestones.
Car Seat Safety Do’s and Don’ts
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For Child Passenger Safety Week, a CHOP injury prevention expert shares helpful tips on car seat safety.
My Child Got Sent Home Sick: Now What?
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As another school year begins, parents will once more need to navigate the rules around keeping children home when they have symptoms of COVID-19.
New School Year, New Germs: How to Manage Frequent Illness This School Year
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A new school year means new germ exposure for kids and new challenges for parents. A CHOP pediatrician offers tips to help you get through it.
Talking to Your Child About Suicide
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Children and teens are at greater risk for suicide now than before COVID-19. Learn how to start the conversation about mental health with your child.
My Child Has a Fever: What Should I Do?
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Pediatricians want you to know this: Nothing has changed about how you should manage a fever.
Should My Child Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Why the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and why your teenager needs it now.
Why It's Important to Be Up to Date on Vaccines
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Learn why vaccinations are important for kids and the community, and what to do if you missed a vaccine and need to get back on track.
For Pre-season Injury Prevention, Stretch!
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Prepare your student for pre-season athletic training with proper conditioning using stretching exercises.
How to Help Manage Your Child’s Back-to-School Anxiety
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These helpful tips can help your children cope with pandemic-related anxiety ahead of the new school year.