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Real Life Bullying and the Aftermath

Real Life Bullying and the Aftermath
#istandwithKeaton; #metoo Sometime recently, a video of young Keaton Jones went viral. In the video, he is seen crying, asking his mom why and when would they (his bullies) stop. Before the whole thing became controversial, many celebrities came forward in support of Keaton and against any bullying of others, especially children. In other recent…
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13 Reasons Why Not

13 Reasons Why Not
May 2017 Dr. Abby Prepare yourselves. Dr. Abby’s ‘bout to go on a rant. So, I’m cleaning up my phone - closing apps, touching that x on the corner of safari windows to get rid of them, and the last safari window I come to shows the results of a Google search done several weeks…
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Wearing Helmets

Wearing Helmets
Let’s talk about something we preach daily. Helmets! In short wear one. We have always been huge advocates of helmet use when our patients are on “anything with wheels.” Our well child visits include questioning our patients if they are wearing their helmets. No longer are they uncomfortable. No longer are they huge and dorky…
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Signs of ADD/ADHD and when to See a Doctor

This is a common question in our office. A parent presents worried about their child acting out or in response to a suggestion from a teacher. Occasionally an abrupt drop in school performance will lead to an office visit. The question often asked is “How do I know if my child has ADD?” One of…
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