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Archive for Author: thedocs

Back-to-School Books

Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics If your family is like mine,  you are shocked to realize the summer is almost over and it’s time for school to begin. Starting school can be...

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Our Best Beach Books

Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar of our sister practice, Farrell Pediatrics Mid-Summer and many of us want to be at the beach enjoying the waves and sand. If you can’t go there yourself, the next best thing is...

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Summer Water Safety Tips

One of the best things about warm weather is spending time in the water. Whether you’re at the lake, pool, beach, or water park, being in the water is the perfect way to cool off. But water poses a...

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Summer Skin Care and Wellness

Now that school is almost out, your child will be spending more time in the great outdoors. Summer skin care is important at every age, so here are some tips and ideas to keep your children safe and healthy....

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Medicaid Notice

Important Notice: As of June 1, 2019, our practice will be open to the following Medicaid products only: Anthem HealthKeepers Plus (Medicaid MCO) Virginia Premier Health Plan (Medicaid MCO) Please check your Medicaid Insurance ID card to verify...

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Controlling Screen Time

An entire generation is growing up with internet-enabled devices, and many parents wonder how they should be controlling screen time. A 2017 Common Sense Media survey showed 70 percent of parents said they’re concerned about the amount of time...

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Poetry for Kids

April is National Poetry Month! It’s a great time to read poetry with kids. Maybe you have never been a poetry lover or your kids think poetry is boring. Give some of these books a try…they just might change your mind....

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Snow White and Seasonal Allergies

Grumpy, Sneezy and Sleepy may be names of Snow White’s dwarves, but they’re also signs your child may be suffering from seasonal allergies.  Read on to learn how to differentiate allergies from illness, and whether or not your child...

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