All over the world, children face different forms of bullying every day. The United Nations reports that one out of three children worldwide gets bullied at least once a month. More than 50% of adolescents worldwide have suffered some sort of violence at school, while about 10% have experienced cyberbullying. Bullying is a major factor
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A Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Physical Exam
Your first visit to the pediatrician is stressful, not only for you as the parent but for your child too. But trips to see the pediatrician are necessary to ensure your child’s healthy growth and development. And developing a good rapport with your child’s pediatrician will go a long way toward decreasing the stress level
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Mental illness is becoming increasingly prevalent among adolescents in the United States. According to statistics, about 1 in 5 teens between ages 12 and 18 struggles with at least one diagnosable mental health condition. Mental health issues in teens often go overlooked or undetected. The main reason being that mental health issues are usually misconstrued
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Thank you for visiting our blog. We look forward to connecting with you. Westchester Park Pediatrics is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in pediatrics. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you to share this information
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