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First Foods for Baby

Introducing your baby to their first food other than breast milk or formula can be anxiety-inducing for first-time parents. What to feed her, when to feed her, and how—purées, pieces, baby-led weaning? As with every step of parenting, I aim to simplify new routines, which can become habits and...

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Season of Indulgence

September to December is the “Season of Indulgence.” As a society, we quicken our pace, sleep less, indulge more in sweets, rich foods and drinks, start jobs, school, and all traditional sports for kids begin. Fairs and festivals can crowd every weekend with edible indulgences from fried Twinkies,...

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The Importance of the First 1000 Days for Your Newborn with Simply Pediatrics

A Message from Holistic Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Simply Pediatrics founder, Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP

The First 1,000 Days (TFOD) is a global initiative to improve the health of children focusing specifically on conception until 2yo, which are the first one thousand days of a life. The...

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Concussion Risk Among Athletes

November 14, 2019

While concussions can strike anyone, they tend to be especially prevalent among athletes, both high school and college-aged, due to the somewhat aggressive nature of the activity, contact involved, and the susceptibility of youth to head injuries.

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Can a Head Injury Cause Depression?

September 27, 2018

When someone suffers a head injury, there are both short- and long-term consequences associated with the trauma. Confusion, memory loss, sleep issues—these are all symptoms and side effects of concussions, or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Many people also face anxiety and depression in their...

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5 Interesting Facts about Concussions

August 09, 2018

Most people know the basics about concussions: a blow or jolt to the head can cause brain damage. Common symptoms include dizziness, headaches and nausea. But there may be some other facts about this condition that you aren’t aware of—yet.

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