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Dear Patients,
Welcome to our newsletter. We hope these messages will keep you better informed of recent happenings both in pediatrics and at the office.

PEDIATRIC NEWS ON THE WWW

20 Healthy New Year's Resolutions for Kids
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/news/pages/
21_Healthy_New_Year's_Resolutions_for_Kids.aspx

Building Resilience in Kids
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/pages/Building-Resilience-in-Children.aspx

Good Night's Sleep: Solutions for Every Family
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/healthy-family-choices-11/good-nights-sleep?ecd=wnl_rfk_111311

Ways to get your Child Moving
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/super-nutrients-kids-8/kid-fitness-tips?ecd=wnl_prg_112711

Fever and pain Medicine Changes
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/treatments/pages/Fever-and-Pain-Medicines-Major-Change-Parents-Need-to-Know.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token

Breatfeeding Lowers SIDS Risk
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20111018/new-sids-guidelines-breastfeeding-lowers-risk?ecd=wnl_prg_102311

Video Games That Get kids Moving
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/super-nutrients-kids-8/exergaming?ecd=wnl_prg_102311

Be a Calmer Mom
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/be-a-calmer-mom?ecd=wnl_prg_100211

Myths & Truths about ADHD
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/rm-quiz-truth-childhood-adhd?ecd=wnl_prg_092511

Vaccine Safety Report From the Institute of Medicine
http://children.webmd.com/vaccines/news/20110825/report-vaccines-generally-safe-cause-few-health-problems?ecd=wnl_nal_prg_082511

Getting Your Child to Bed Easily
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/recharge/slideshow-make-bedtime-easier?ecd=wnl_rfk_071011

Turn Your Veggie Hater into a Veggie lover
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/raising-fit-kids/food/slideshow-kids-eat-veggies?ecd=wnl_rfk_071011

Summer Safety
http://children.webmd.com/primer-on-summer-safety?ecd=wnl_prg_061911

Be a Calm(er) Mom
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/be-a-calmer-mom?ecd=wnl_prg_061911

FDA'S New Sunscreen Rules
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20110614/new-sunscreen-rules-from-fda?ecd=wnl_day_061411

USDA'S New Food Plate
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Why kids Whine and How to Stop Them
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/why-kids-whine-and-how-to-stop-them?ecd=wnl_prg_052211

New Rules for a Good Marriage
http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/marriage-advice-rules?ecd=wnl_day_052311

Sunscreen Ratings by Consumer Reports
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/news/20110524/9-sunscreens-get-top-ratings-by-consumer-reports?ecd=wnl_day_052711

Three Steps to Help babies Sleep Through the Night
http://blogs.webmd.com/childrens-health/2011/04/three-steps-to-help-babies-sleep-through-the-night.html?ecd=wnl_prg_050111

How to Satisfy the Picky Eaters in your Family
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/how-satisfy-picky-eaters-family?ecd=wnl_prg_050111

Buckle Up! New Guidelines for Children's Car Seats
http://children.webmd.com/news/20110318/new-guidelines-for-childrens-car-seats?ecd=wnl_day_032111

How to Deal With Sibling Rivalry
http://teens.webmd.com/features/resolving-teen-sibling-rivalry?ecd=wnl_day_031111

When your Child's Playdate Goes Wrong
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/handling-bad-play-dates-fighting-biting-and-more?ecd=wnl_prg_030611

New Advice for Fighting Fever in Children
http://children.webmd.com/news/20110228/new-advice-fighting-fever-children?ecd=wnl_prg_030611

Early Antibiotics Help Ear Infections in Young Kids
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ear-infection/news/20110112/early-antibiotics-help-ear-infections-in-small-kids?ecd=wnl_day_011311

Stop Fighting With Your Teen
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/stop-fighting-with-your-teen?ecd=wnl_prg_010911

Can You Recognize the Symptoms of ADHD
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-symptoms?ecd=wnl_day_123010

Could You Go a Week Without yelling at Your Kids
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/could-you-go-a-week-without-yelling-at-your-kids?ecd=wnl_prg_010211

Why You Need Your Flu Vaccine
http://blogs.webmd.com/focus-on-flu/2010/12/flu-myths.html?ecd=wnl_prg_121910

The Top 5 Mistakes Divorced Parents Make
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/top-5-mistakes-divorced-parents-make?ecd=wnl_day_111910

Seven Secrets of Low-Stress Families
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/seven-secrets-of-low-stress-families?ecd=wnl_prg_111410

Finding Time for Adult Play in a Kid-Centric World
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/how-to-cram-a-life-into-your-crazy-schedule?ecd=wnl_prg_110710

Four Tips for Building a Happy Family
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/building-happy-family

Pros and Cons of Tattoos
http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/slideshow-before-you-tattoo?ecd=wnl_day_102210

A Visual guide to Breast Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/slideshow-breast-cancer-overview?ecd=wnl_day_102510

Why You need More Vitamin D
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/slideshow-vitamin-d-overview?ecd=wnl_day_102810

10 Mistakes New Parents Make
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/10-mistakes-new-parents-make?ecd=wnl_prg_082210

Make Bedtime Battle-Free
http://children.webmd.com/features/make-your-kids-bedtime-battle-free?ecd=wnl_prg_082210

Parents, Take back your Bed
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/getting-kids-to-sleep-in-their-own-beds?ecd=wnl_prg_081510

Bites, Burns, & Stings...Oh My!
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/slideshow-summer-skin-hazards?ecd=wnl_prg_062710

Why you Should let your Kid Get Dirty
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/kids-and-dirt-germs?ecd=wnl_prg_062710

Married With Different Parenting Styles
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/when-parenting-styles-differ?ecd=wnl_prg_060610

Day Care Dilemma: When to Send Sick Kids Home
http://children.webmd.com/news/20100419/day-care-dilemma-when-to-send-sick-kids-home?ecd=wnl_prg_042510

Diagnosing Asthma in Kids
http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/diagnosing-asthma?ecd=wnl_prg_040410

How to help Your Child with Homework
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/how-to-help-your-child-with-homework?ecd=wnl_prg_022110

Ways to Unspoil your Child
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/unspoil-your-child?ecd=wnl_prg_022110

Is My Child a Troublemaker?
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/is-my-child-a-troublemaker?ecd=wnl_prg_022110

How to let kids be Kids
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/let-kids-be-kids?ecd=wnl_prg_010310

Imagination Helps Tame Young Kids' Fears
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20091113/imagination-helps-tame-young-kids-fears?ecd=wnl_prg_010310

Help Kids Stop Fearing the Dark
http://children.webmd.com/features/fear-of-the-dark?ecd=wnl_prg_081609

The Truth About Thumb-Sucking
http://children.webmd.com/tc/thumb-sucking-topic-overview?ecd=wnl_prg_081609

The Single Best Way to Lose Weight
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/single-best-way-lose-weight

Talking with Your Teen About Sex, Drugs, & Money
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/talking-with-teen?ecd=wnl_prg_071209

Diagnosing ADHD in Children
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-children-9/getting-a-diagnosis

Teen Peer Pressure: Raising a Peer Pressure-Proof Child
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/teen-peer-pressure-raising-peer-pressure-proof-child

Stop Fighting! How to Keep the Peace
http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/instant-fight-stoppers?ecd=wnl_day_060509

Bleach Baths may Help Kids with Eczema
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/news/20090427/bleach-baths-may-help-kids-with-ezcema

Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games?
http://children.webmd.com/news/20090421/is-your-child-addicted-to-video-games?ecd=wnl_day_042209

Breastfeeding Cuts Moms' Heart Risk
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20090421/breastfeeding-cuts-moms-heart-risk?ecd=wnl_day_042209

How to Talk to your Children about Money
http://medicaleconomics.modernmedicine.com/memag/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=580488&sk=9473368463ae5daa6b3ea8370f7c0fb2

Are you a Good Parent
http://www.webmd.com/video/brazelton-parental-guilt?ecd=wnl_day_122708

Depression in Teens
http://www.webmd.com/video/depression-in-teens?ecd=wnl_day_112008

Is Your kid Sick or Just Faking it?
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/is-your-kid-sick-just-faking-it?ecd=wnl_day_110808

Ten Relaxation Techniques
http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot?ecd=wnl_day_110408

Top Six Myths About Bottled Water
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/top-6-myths-about-bottled-water?ecd=wnl_day_090208

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite
http://www.webmd.com/video/bed-bugs?ecd=wnl_day_072408

Conception: The Amazing journey
http://www.webmd.com/baby/slideshow-conception?ecd=wnl_day_040108

4 Warning Signs Your Diet May Lack fiber
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/4-warning-signs-your-diet-may-lack-fiber?ecd=wnl_day_040208

Antioxidant Pills Don�t Cut Cancer Risk
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20080125/antioxidant-pills-dont-cut-cancer-risk?ecd=wnl_day_012908

CDC to Young Women: Take Folic Acid
http://women.webmd.com/news/20080110/cdc-to-young-women-take-folic-acid?ecd=wnl_day_011408

WEB RECOMMENDATIONS

Women's Health: The ABCS of Raising Healthy Kids
http://www.cdc.gov/od/spotlight/nwhw/girls/abc.htm

Astronomy Picture of the Day. A Wonderful Site for School Age Children
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

Resource on the First Years of Life.
http://www.zerotothree.org/

Astronomy Picture of the Day. A Wonderful Site for School Age Children.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

NASA Image of the Day Gallery.
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Picture of the Day. Great for Teenagers.
http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/artworks.asp

Amazing Skylines
http://www.diserio.com/top15-skylines.html