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• posted: Aug. 01, 2018

By Dr. Claire Cowley, FAAP, CLC "Sleep with the fishes", "to sleep per chance to dream", "sleep like a baby", "sleep on it", "beauty sleep".  Sleep is monumental and essential as Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2018

By Dr. Claire Cowley, FAAP, CLC "Sleep with the fishes", "to sleep per chance to dream", "sleep like a baby", "sleep on it", "beauty sleep".  Sleep is monumental and essential as Read More

• posted: May 16, 2018

 The prevalence of dental cavities has decreased over the past couple of decades, but continues to account for one of the most common chronic diseases. Many oral health concerns begin Read More

• posted: May 16, 2018

 The prevalence of dental cavities has decreased over the past couple of decades, but continues to account for one of the most common chronic diseases. Many oral health concerns begin Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2018
• ADHD

So you have an explanation for your child's school and perhaps exasperating home life difficulties and perhaps it makes you look in a new way at yourself, a spouse or Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2018
• ADHD

So you have an explanation for your child's school and perhaps exasperating home life difficulties and perhaps it makes you look in a new way at yourself, a spouse or Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2017
• Sleep

Good quality, restorative sleep is essential for optimal health and well-being. Insufficient sleep can cause problems with irritability, decreased daytime alertness and poor academic performance, and can contribute to depression, Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2017
• Sleep

Good quality, restorative sleep is essential for optimal health and well-being. Insufficient sleep can cause problems with irritability, decreased daytime alertness and poor academic performance, and can contribute to depression, Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2017

by Dr. Kathleen Maurer Not too many years ago, children got most of their shots before they started kindergarten, and older children only needed an occasional tetanus booster .  Things have Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2017

by Dr. Kathleen Maurer Not too many years ago, children got most of their shots before they started kindergarten, and older children only needed an occasional tetanus booster .  Things have Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2017
• Nutrition

Earlier this year my blog discussed various diets, their common characteristics and best current recommendations.  This month, I wanted to begin discussing the individual components and how much we need Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2017
• Nutrition

Earlier this year my blog discussed various diets, their common characteristics and best current recommendations.  This month, I wanted to begin discussing the individual components and how much we need Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2017
• Allergy

Did you know Food and Allergy Awareness Week was May 14-20, 2017?  Well, it’s never too late to be aware of Peanut Allergies. One of the most common food allergies in Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2017
• Allergy

Did you know Food and Allergy Awareness Week was May 14-20, 2017?  Well, it’s never too late to be aware of Peanut Allergies. One of the most common food allergies in Read More

• posted: May 26, 2017
• Physicals

I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner for almost seventeen years.  I worked at Kosair Hospital (now known as Norton Children's Hospital) for six years, prior to that as an Read More

• posted: May 26, 2017
• Physicals

I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner for almost seventeen years.  I worked at Kosair Hospital (now known as Norton Children's Hospital) for six years, prior to that as an Read More