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During the pandemic, you may have heard that COVID-19 is similar to the influenza (flu). COVID-19 and the flu are both c...
12/19/2025

During the pandemic, you may have heard that COVID-19 is similar to the influenza (flu). COVID-19 and the flu are both contagious respiratory diseases, they are both caused by viruses, and they have some common symptoms. However, as seen in this post, COVID-19 and flu infections can affect people differently.

It is important to note that, since you cannot tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 by the symptoms alone, specific testing is necessary to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis.

Having a medical professional administer a specific test that detects both flu and COVID-19 allows you to get diagnosed and treated for the specific virus you have more quickly. Getting treated early for COVID-19 and flu can reduce your risk of getting very sick.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. SCD affects millions of people throughout th...
12/18/2025

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. SCD affects millions of people throughout the world and is particularly common among those whose ancestors come from sub- Saharan Africa; regions in the Western Hemisphere (South America, the Caribbean, and Central America); Saudi Arabia; India; and Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, Greece, and Italy.

People with SCD can live full lives and enjoy most of the activities that other people do. If your child has SCD, it’s important to learn how to help them stay as healthy as possible. Review these SCD facts and always contact your child’s medical team with any questions or concerns.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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No one takes their life for a single reason. Knowing the warning signs of su***de can help save a life. Swipe for more. ...
12/17/2025

No one takes their life for a single reason. Knowing the warning signs of su***de can help save a life. Swipe for more. 💛

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12/16/2025

The safest way for your baby to sleep is in their own bed. But that doesn't mean they have to be far away. Putting your baby in a crib or pack and play in your room is the best way to keep them close AND safe. ❤️

All information provided by the Charlie's Kids Foundation — https://fb.com/CharliesKidsFoundation

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Since your child is learning so much around them, it is important to introduce them to safety skills in order to make th...
12/15/2025

Since your child is learning so much around them, it is important to introduce them to safety skills in order to make them aware of hazards that might risk their health. Here are some tips and information that can help guide as you talk to your children about ways to stay safe.

All information provided by the World Health Organization — https://fb.com/WHO

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Amazing night celebrating NJAAP 75 year anniversary and the pediatric lifetime achievement award Meg Fisher
12/14/2025

Amazing night celebrating NJAAP 75 year anniversary and the pediatric lifetime achievement award Meg Fisher

12/12/2025

Positive, responsive, language-rich interactions during a child’s first years support healthy brain development that critically influences executive function and attention and leads to social and learning skills. One of the best interactions to support healthy brain development is reading aloud to your baby! Consider these tips when choosing books to read aloud to your 9-month-old.

All information provided by Reach Out and Read — https://fb.com/reachoutandread

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Male children are more likely than female children to have  . Learn what symptoms to look for: https://aafa.org/asthma/l...
12/11/2025

Male children are more likely than female children to have . Learn what symptoms to look for: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-children/

All information provided by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America — aafa.org — www.facebook.com/AAFANational

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RSV can be dangerous for infants and some young children and is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.C...
12/10/2025

RSV can be dangerous for infants and some young children and is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.
CDC recommends RSV immunizations during specific months to protect babies during RSV season.

There are two immunization options to prevent severe RSV in babies:
• a vaccine given to mom during pregnancy OR
• an RSV antibody given to the baby, ideally during the hospital stay after birth.
Most babies only need protection from one immunization or the other.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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As children get older, parents may start to notice that the afternoon nap has a noticeable impact on nighttime sleep. A ...
12/09/2025

As children get older, parents may start to notice that the afternoon nap has a noticeable impact on nighttime sleep. A common saying is “sleep begets sleep” (meaning that the better a child sleeps during the day, the better they will sleep at night) but this seems to run counter to our experiences as parents. Most parents report that when their child takes a long or late nap during the day, they have trouble falling asleep at night and when they skip a nap, they fall asleep at the dinner table.

A review study published in 2014 found that napping during the day is consistently linked to falling asleep later at night as well as decreased sleep duration and quality of sleep at night. In other words, children who nap tend to go to sleep later at night and sleep for a shorter time and more poorly at night than children who do not nap. However, this association was strongest for children over the age of 2 years, suggesting that naps may only significantly impact nighttime sleep for children over 2.

Another recent study examined napping in 1.5-year-old children and how naps impacted nighttime sleep. The researchers found that the longer toddlers nap during the day, the later they went to sleep at night and the less time they slept at night overall. The timing of the nap also seemed to have a significant impact with late afternoon naps disturbing sleep to a greater extent. In other words, it may not be napping in itself that disrupts nighttime sleep but napping for longer or later in the day.

TRANSLATION: A shorter nap in the early afternoon may help if your child struggles with nighttime sleep. However, if your child is napping well and sleeping well at night, there is no reason to cut their nap short or skip it altogether.

Visit the Parenting Translator newsletter for more research on napping (including links to all of the research) including why children stop napping and what to do as a parent when your child drops their nap!

All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org

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A recent CDC study shows that babies who received Nirsevimab, an RSV antibody, were less likely to have medical visits o...
12/08/2025

A recent CDC study shows that babies who received Nirsevimab, an RSV antibody, were less likely to have medical visits or be hospitalized with RSV.

Now is the time to protect your baby from RSV. CDC recommends either a maternal RSV vaccine given to the mother during pregnancy or RSV antibody given to the baby after birth. Talk with your healthcare provider about which option is best for your family.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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"This is Sincere. His name matches him perfectly because he is truly a sincere soul. I call him my little artist because...
12/05/2025

"This is Sincere. His name matches him perfectly because he is truly a sincere soul. I call him my little artist because he is so creative and artistic. When he was born, I felt that he would change my life but not in the way that I thought. Sincere was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old. He turned 6 on September . I have learned so much from Sincere. He has taught me what true patience and kindness is and has truly been my biggest teacher. Sincere has been such an inspiration to everyone around him. He is so unique and unapologetically himself which inspires all of us to be the same. Young and old. He loves bacon and SpongeBob SquarePants and his favorite holiday is Halloween. In his free time he loves to run and climb. He’s so strong and fearless and I can’t wait to see him accomplish more because he has come so far!"

Sincere's mom

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1230 Parkway Avenue Suite 303
Ewing, NJ
08628

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 3:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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+16099899801

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