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No Phones at School: Withdrawal Symptoms Kids May Face and How to Support Them

This school year, students in New York State will experience something new: a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. That means phones stay tucked away from the first bell of the day to the last. For kids who are used to...

September 10, 2025

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Understanding COVID Nimbus: Symptoms and Key Facts

A new COVID-19 variant, known as NB.1.8.1 or the “Nimbus variant,” has been making headlines this summer, as it’s currently spreading across several countries, including the United States. While Nimbus shares many...

September 9, 2025

5 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 18: Let’s Talk Food Allergies

Food allergies affect millions of children and their families. With the back-to-school season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to explore how food allergies impact kids in the classroom, at lunch time and even...

September 2, 2025

18 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 17: Bell-to-Bell Policy

New York Governor Hochul’s Bell-to-Bell Policy prohibits cell phone use during the entire school day. While the policy sets this overarching rule, it also grants schools the flexibility to develop their own strategies...

August 25, 2025

30 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Anorexia vs. Bulimia: Symptoms, Differences and Treatment Options

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are common challenges, especially for adolescents. These conditions are complex, involving intense feelings and behaviors related to weight and food. However...

August 15, 2025

4 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health

What is School Avoidance and School Refusal? A Parent’s Guide

School plays an important role in a child’s life, from providing an education to developing social skills, critical thinking abilities and a sense of responsibility and belonging. For some children, however, going to...

August 1, 2025

6 min read

A teenager girl sitting at her kitchen table, playing with her breakfast oatmeal instead of eating it and looking sad.

Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions

What is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?

ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, goes beyond typical picky eating—it’s a significant challenge that can affect a child’s growth and development. But with the right knowledge and support...

July 22, 2025

5 min read

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Children’s Health

How to Spot and Treat Swimmer’s Ear in Children

Summer brings pool parties, beach days, and plenty of swimming and water fun, but it also means a rise in swimmers’ ear, especially in children. While ear infections are common, swimmer’s ear can be painful and can keep...

July 16, 2025

5 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

What is Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics?

Developmental and behavioral pediatrics is a specialized area that looks at how a child’s growth, behavior and emotions affect their overall health. These experts focus on identifying and managing issues that can...

July 15, 2025

5 min read

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Children’s Health

Why Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Children is on the Rise

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness or short-sightedness, is a visual condition where distant objects appear blurry while close ones are clear. In recent years, there’s been an alarming increase in myopia among...

July 9, 2025

4 min read

Topic: Children’s Health

No Phones at School: Withdrawal Symptoms Kids May Face and How to Support Them

Understanding COVID Nimbus: Symptoms and Key Facts

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 18: Let’s Talk Food Allergies

Anorexia vs. Bulimia: Symptoms, Differences and Treatment Options

What is School Avoidance and School Refusal? A Parent’s Guide

What is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?

How to Spot and Treat Swimmer’s Ear in Children

What is Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics?

Why Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Children is on the Rise

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