Healthy Children
Parenting philosophies aside, we can all agree that keeping our kids safe and healthy is priority No. 1. What’s likely not getting as much attention is your health, specifically your own mental and physical self-care (you know the saying about oxygen masks…).
NPN parents and experts have lots of advice and information about keeping everyone in the family healthy, whether you need help with nutrition, car seat safety, pediatrician visits, mental health concerns or just run-of-the-mill colds.
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Hello. I am seeking recommendations for a male doctor to transition my LGBTQ son to from his pediatrician. I'd like someone who is well versed in ADHD and also male LGBTQ sexual health. We like our pediatrician very much but I feel it would be more beneficial at this point to transition him to a doc...
For the last 12 (maybe 9) months ive had persistent neck, trapezius pain on my right side. It can be good for a few days, but flares for sure. I stretch, foam roll, do pt exercises, but by the end of the day, it’s likeuuuuuugh/ouch. I do have a special pillow which has helped some. has a...
A family member is healthy and in her 80s but lives alone and doesn't move much. Looking for ways to encourage her to exercise. Is there a recommended book or equipment? Unfortunately, she lives in another city. Thank you! ...
For my 51st birthday, I decided to give up alcohol a few months ago. I had a drink maybe 5-6 times a month at most. I don't crave it and feel good. Anyone else give up drinking? How are you feeling? How do you manage social situations where everyone else is drinking? Any good suggestions...
Anyone have experience with the Raby Institute Semiglutide weight loss program or other weight loss approaches there? I have a very significant amount of weight to lose for health reasons. I’ve been hesitant to try weight loss drugs through my internist (not at Raby) who recommended them as I’d pref...
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