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07/20/2025

07/16/2025

Info about poison ivy and its cousins:

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac commonly cause skin rashes in children during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. An allergic reaction to the oil in these plants produces the rash.

07/05/2025

At least for the near future, Artificial Intelligence may possibly assist, but will not replace, Pediatricians and other Pediatric Providers:

These 5 specialties illustrate why the doctor is still, in crucial ways, irreplaceable.

06/28/2025

Packing for a vacation with your kids:

06/22/2025

Tummy Time Tips:

Tummy Time is a crucial exercise for Baby's motor and sensory development! One tip to make it even better? Incorporate reading while doing Tummy Time!

Babies who get Tummy Time, reading, and sleep in the first 6 months may reach their motor milestones sooner. Additionally, reading and Tummy Time together may help with vision development, as Baby learns to focus and track.

Check out our therapist-approved article on the best ways to incorporate reading with Baby during Tummy Time: https://pathways.org/making-tummy-time-better

⏰ Remember to take advantage of our FREE Tummy Timer when you create an account at Pathways.org. Plus, get personalized information for your baby and track their milestones. You'll find this under the 'Track' tab.

06/22/2025

Little Remedies Honey Cough syrup recall:

Recall alert. Is this in your medicine cabinet?
Want to read more? Here you go:
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/medtech-products-inc-issues-nationwide-recall-little-remediesr-honey-cough-syrup-due-microbial

06/12/2025

It's now recommended NOT to delay introduction of possibly "allergic" foods to your baby (with a few exceptions). Read the information below for more details:

​Learn when and how to safely introduce common food allergens—like eggs, peanuts, and dairy—to your baby. Get expert-backed tips to help prevent food allergies and support your child’s long-term health.

06/10/2025

"Tick checks" are an important step in reducing the risk of tick-borne diseases (such as Lyme Disease and others).

By removing the tick from your child’s body as soon as possible you reduce the chances of tick borne diseases greatly.
Follow the link to learn about the dos and don’ts of removing the tick:
https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/removing-ticks-dos-and-don-ts

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06/09/2025

Information about migraine headaches in children:

In this article, the American Academy of Pediatrics describes signs, symptoms and causes of migraines and how to help children and teens dealing with them.

06/07/2025

Soothing your child's eczema:

​While there is no known cure for eczema, the condition can be treated so your child feels better. Discover effective strategies to manage and soothe your child's eczema flaire-ups. Learn about safe topical treatments, non-steroid options, and daily skincare routines to reduce flare-ups and mainta...

06/02/2025

Water safety tips for kids with special needs:

If your child has special health care needs, keeping them safe around water takes a little extra planning—but it’s so worth it for the fun and confidence they can gain. In this article,You’ll learn how to help your child enjoy swimming or water play safely—whether that means waiting a few mo...

05/29/2025

Five Fascinating Fun Facts about Umbilical Cords:

Discover 5 surprising facts about your baby's umbilical cord, including its vital role during pregnancy, benefits of delayed cord clamping, innovative uses in newborn care like postnatal ​umbilical cord blood sampling.