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Raising mentally and physically healthy children is a significant part of being parents. Unfortunately, according to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), around one in five children in the U.S is diagnosed with a mental health condition every single year....

There are a lot of important and exciting decisions that come with preparing for the arrival of a new baby. Don’t feel overwhelmed; all new parents go through this, and with some planning it should be a magical time. Choosing a pediatrician you can trust will help...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is an extremely complicated neurodevelopmental disorder that is more commonly diagnosed in childhood, but can affect both children and adults. Since ADHD can present in distinct ways depending on the...

Since children are still growing and developing, their immune systems are far more susceptible to illnesses and infection. Immunization is a way to protect your child from a host of various preventable diseases and illnesses as early as possible and keep them safe...

There are many childhood vaccines or immunizations that are important for your child to get, and learning about them may feel overwhelming as a new parent. Organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC, and the American Academy of Family Physicians...

Potty training typically starts with toddlers somewhere between the 24-30 month mark. While different cultures handle potty training differently (the average age for being potty-trained in Asia is around one and a half years old, for example), according to John...

Thumb sucking is a common and totally normal habit among children, but at some point you may start thinking it’s time for them to stop. If you are trying to think of ways to encourage your child to stop the behavior, Sunlife Pediatric Network is here to explain...

Many new parents know what it feels like for their baby or toddler to start crying whenever they’re separated. Your baby’s cries tug on your heartstrings and can be a very difficult experience, but separation anxiety is a normal part of development and it’s important...

Ear infections are a common complaint that many of our patients here at Sunlife Pediatric Networks come in for. Ear infections in general are an extremely common ailment- but does an ear infection mean you always need to take your child to the doctor? Much like their...