How to Talk About Puberty With Girls
You probably remember the somewhat awkward stage in life called puberty. Puberty marks the beginning of the transition from childhood to adulthood. Puberty is accompanied by many physical and emotional...
View ArticleIntroducing Family Medicine at Harvard Vanguard Beverly
We are pleased to announce the addition of a family medicine department at our Harvard Vanguard Beverly office located at 77 Herrick Street. Family medicine is another option for receiving primary...
View ArticleTips to Help With the Baby Formula Shortage
We are currently experiencing an unprecedented nationwide baby formula shortage. Stock on store shelves is sparse and online orders are taking weeks or more with “out of stock” messages and waitlists....
View ArticleManaging Tantrums in School-Aged Children
Although tantrums are not uncommon for children under the age of three, they can be hard to witness and a challenge to handle. Once a child reaches elementary school, parents and caretakers may be...
View ArticleHow to Manage and Prevent Pink Eye
It’s probably happened to you, your child, or someone you know: you wake up one morning with a swollen, crusty, runny, and irritated eye, seemingly out of nowhere. Pink eye, medically known as...
View ArticleTreating Jaundice in Newborns
What is jaundice? Jaundice refers to the yellow coloring of the skin that commonly occurs in newborns. Our blood is made up of red blood cells that get broken down as part of normal body processes. A...
View ArticleSoothing a Baby With Colic
Being a new parent can be challenging, especially if your baby experiences colic. Colic is characterized by frequent and prolonged episodes of crying with no apparent cause. These episodes can occur in...
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