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May 3
2 min

Clarity through COVID-19

No doubt, these past 2 months have been a challenge for ALL of us. With my new practice, I worried if I would be able to continue to prov...

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Christine Poulos, MD

Nov 25, 2019
3 min

Fever, Pharyngitis, and Phlegm

As we approach the Flu season, I thought I would write a brief instruction manual for parents to deal with the three "F"s of Flu season: ...

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Christine Poulos, MD

Sep 15, 2019
2 min

"Do I really need to give my child a Flu Shot?"

The simple answer to this question is "No"! This is a free country and nobody really needs to do anything that they don't want to do, rig...

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Christine Poulos, MD

Jul 5, 2019
2 min

Summer and the "Freshman 15"

I would laugh at the expression "Freshman 15", of course until I experienced it myself! As many of you know, it refers to the 15 pound we...

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Christine Poulos, MD

May 28, 2019
1 min

TERRIBLE TWOS AND THE TOILET

Is potty training your toddler stressing you and your toddler out? Let him or her be in control - it will all work out fine!

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Christine Poulos, MD

May 13, 2019
2 min

Practical Parenting Advice from my Pediatric Practice...

Is being a parent exhausting you? Are you being manipulated by a toddler? Read my parenting blogs for some practical, parenting advice!

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Christine Poulos, MD

Mar 11, 2019
1 min

A, B, Cs and Addiction - Our children's new childhood!

Why does you child scream when you take the phone out of her hands? She's only 2 years old!! Electronics and Addiction in Toddlers Yes, y...

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Christine Poulos, MD

Mar 11, 2019
1 min

What's Not "OK" with "OK?" - Questions that get us in trouble!

There are 2 little letters in the alphabet that get us parents into ALOT of trouble- O.K. Start paying attention to parents (or yourself)...

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