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Puberty for Girls

April 12, 2021

The changes that a girl goes through on her path towards womanhood are both subtle and dramatic. Some changes seem to happen overnight while others take years to unfold. The child development expert, Professor James M. Tanner developed a scale to track the progression and features of puberty.

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Puberty for Boys

March 31, 2021

Do you feel like every time your boy leaves the room he comes back a little taller? Is your sweet little sugar monster turning into a sassy-mouthed grump? Congratulations! Your child has reached puberty! Let’s take a look at onset and features of puberty in boys.

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Swaddling: What You Need to Know

January 21, 2021

Swaddling is a time-honored method of using a thin cloth or blanket to wrap newborns.

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Top Baby Names for 2020

January 7, 2021

Baby names change along with the times. Although the top two names for girls and boys, Sophia and Liam, held their own in 2020, others have slipped a bit.

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What to Do With Leftover Candy

October 22, 2020

It is okay for children to enjoy candy, every now and then. However, as holistic pediatricians we encourage you to not let your child overdo it.

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Is it Time to Go Back Out?

May 29, 2020

As Georgia begins to re-open after quarantine, there are lots of questions about going out. Unfortunately, there are is no one right answer for everyone, but it might be a good idea to stay at home if:

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Parenting Through a Crisis

April 9, 2020

Like an oxygen mask dropping down in a turbulent airplane, grace must be affixed to yourself first. Children don’t come with a manual, and parenting during a crisis can be incredibly difficult and no one is doing it perfectly. 

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