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Pediatrics
Healthy Kids Columns

 

written by

Edward Bailey, M.D.

Chief of Pediatrics

NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital






2008 columns

Asthma, eczema and allergies in children
Child abuse: a healthy solution
Navigating the road to adolescence
Pediatricians on front lines with military families
Pregnancy: a journey begins
Protect your children from winter illness
Resolve to be a better caregiver this year
Steroids: help your teen understand the dangers
Vaccines: the biggest risk is in forgoing them


2007 columns

A good night's sleep for baby
Autism remains a misunderstood disorder
Baby bottles and Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic
Childhood allergies often outgrown
Clumsiness may point to a developmental disorder
Constipation in toddlers
Difficulty adjusting to the first year of school
First-time grandparent: some lessons learned
Flu do's and don'ts
Head lice: treatments and myths
Holiday expectations: moderation in all things
Lead poisoning: be cautious
Make family a priority this year!
Meningitis still a serious threat
Pregnancy: a journey begins
Seizures are common
Teens seeking a dangerous high
Treating children's restless legs
Underage drinking
Warm weather risks
Your child's personality takes time to develop


2006 columns

ADHD: when is it time to ask if your child has it?
ADHD: parents must take the lead on treating it
Autism--know the signs
Avian flu: easing worries about contracting it
Avoiding the measles
Back to school: a healthy start
Dealing with disaster
Getting to the root of kids' pain
Keep an eye on kids' Internet use
Parents need patience with crying infants
Protect against 4 types of HPV and cervical cancer
Safe sleep guidelines for infants
Should siblings share a room?
Stronger bacteria
Top 3 pediatric issues identified
What's best for feeding baby?
Whooping cough and vaccinations

2005 columns

Awareness can fight teen depression
Allergic reactions: be prepared
Back to school for kids and parents
Be smart about giving calcium to kids
Breastfeeding requires consideration
Disasters and our children
Exploitation: keep watch over your kids
Have you checked in at your child's school?
Help your kids cope with world issues
Is your teen getting enough sleep?
Make the season safe for children
SIDS: new approaches to preventing it                        
Sleeping like a baby
Some vegetarian diets aren't healthy choices       
Spring into warm weather with safety in mind
Vaccines: benefits outweigh worries
Weight gain or loss can be dangerous for young athletes
What is normal childhood development?
World's toughest job
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