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Blog 2.0
Jaws 2… ouch. Star Wars Episode I… three words: Jar Jar Binks. Speed 2: Cruise Control… wish I could get those 89 minutes back. Even Cars 2… come on, Pixar! OK, maybe second attempts don’t always turn...
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Make your toddler feel smart
Toddlers have it tough. Toddlers are short, not well-coordinated, they don’t always know how to express what they want, and adults just don’t get what’s going on in their heads most of the time. For...
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What does an ear infection look like?
If you have a child, they’ve probably had an ear infection. Ear infections are the most common infection of childhood, and the vast majority of kids have at least 1-2 in the first two years of life....
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Toddler Drinking Games
Eating and drinking really is the work of infants and toddlers. We spend a HUGE amount of our time in clinic discussing the ins and outs of eating & growing: breast feeding, formula feeding,...
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5 things to consider when picking a doctor
This blog post was also posted on the Omaha World Herald’s “MOMaha” section to which I occasionally blog as well. Choosing a doctor is tough. There are tons of doctors out there, and it can be very...
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Your baby CAN sleep through the night (in her own crib, too!!)
When the parent of a 4-12 month old calls to make an unscheduled appointment for their non-fevering, non-snotty nosed child, it's frequently to discuss one of three topics: eating, pooping, or...
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Do Family Meals Matter?
Lots of studies come out that support my previously held beliefs and sometimes they make so much sense that it is a wonder why the authors devoted time, energy, and money to conducting such studies....
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Dump this breastfeeding myth!
If you’ve ever been around a breastfeeding mom, you’ve probably heard the term “pump and dump.” Essentially, it is the practice of pumping and dumping breast milk after having an alcoholic beverage....
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What can babies see?
Ever wondered what your newborn, 6 month old, and 12 month old can actually see? The results may surprise you. Below are pictures showing how a baby’s vision develops over the first year of life. At...
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If you care for children, you should know CPR.
What would YOU do if you saw someone collapse? What if your child choked and passed out? What if you saw a neighbor child submerged in a pool? Would you know what to do?? You better. Every parent or...
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Reader Q: How does an ear infection happen?
Reader Q: I liked the post you did on what an ear infection looks like. Could you explain how ear infections are acquired and how to prevent them? Ear infections are a VERY common condition in...
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iPacifiers – use screen time for good!
Pacifiers aren't just for babies nowadays. It seems like every kiddo I see in clinic, out to eat, at church or just about anywhere else is glued to an iPacifier. iPhones, iPads, iAnything have invaded...
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Troublesome toddler? Try a sticker map to encourage good behaviors
As the parent of two toddlers, we’ve tried a number of tricks to get them to do what we want. One of the most frequently lauded strategies explained to new parents is “sticker charts”. We tried to...
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