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Our goal is to educate, encourage, and entertain as we provide general pediatric advice. However, please understand that Two Peds in a Pod does not replace your relationship with your pediatric health care provider. Parents should address specific questions about their child’s health with their child’s health care provider and not delay seeking this advice because of content learned from Two Peds in a Pod. Please know also that while our anecdotes are based on real patients, identifying features have been changed in order to protect patient confidentiality.

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Food For Thought with Janet Zappala

When your kid comes out: How to support your gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender child

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Bye-bye food pyramid

French without the fry

Super Summer Snacking Suggestions

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Avoiding allergy eyes

Myth: butter's better on a burn

Allergy Meds- the quest for the best antihistamine

Stay aware of spring break activities

Flu vaccine coverage

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Updated guidelines for teen gynecologic care

Fact or fiction? A flu vaccine quiz for all teachers, babysitters, parents, and anyone else who breathes on children

Rotten News: A Salmonella Story

Count down the pounds: six simple guidelines to helping overweight children

Binge Drinking in College Students: What parents need to know

Alcohol and drugs- what you can say when your student tells you the truth about college parties

Dry chapped hands - home remedies

Podcast- The tired teen

Got Milk? Dispelling Myths about Milk

Tips on Toes- and other foot related stuff

"Common Cold" vs "The Flu": How to tell the Difference

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