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The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

Kristen McGurrin, MOT, OTR/L and Ashley Tillinghast MS, OTR/L

December 20, 2019

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When Your Child Outgrows the Pediatrician

Sara Ford, MD

August 6, 2019

What is Epilepsy?

Luca Bartolini, MD

July 30, 2019

Ear Pain in Children: What You Should Know

Sharon Gibson, MD

February 20, 2019

Preparing your Child for a Visit to the Doctor

Angela Silveira

January 18, 2018

Routine visits to the doctor are an important part of a child’s health and development.

Sleigh Bells, Lights, and Autism

Olga Resendes

December 21, 2017

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be stressful for families, but even more so for children with autism.

What Every Parent Should Know about Car Seats and Winter Coats

Mark R. Zonfrillo, MD, MSCE

December 19, 2017

It is well known that car seats save lives.

10 Holiday Tips for Children with Diabetes

Brittany Pond, MS, RD, LDN, CDE

December 12, 2017

The holidays should be a joyous time. But for children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, this can be a tough time of year.

10 Rules for Safe Sledding

Lifespan Blog Team

December 8, 2017

It’s time to break out the sleds and head to the nearest snow-covered hill for a favorite wintertime activity – sledding!

Modern Midwife Myths

Karolyn Zambrotta, CNM

November 14, 2017

Much like modern health care, the role of the midwife has evolved greatly.

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