Desmond Lew, MD, Author at Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/deslew/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 23:59:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Desmond Lew, MD, Author at Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/authors/deslew/ 32 32 Myths and Facts About Vaccines https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/vaccines-myths-and-facts/ Thu, 30 Oct 2014 01:03:46 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=21744 Vaccines are one of the main reasons why we enjoy a relatively disease-free and extended life span. The others are the creation of antiseptics and […]

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]]> Summer Safety Tips: Sun and Heat https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-teen-safety-issues/safety-tips-sun-heat/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:30:56 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=759 Summer is a time for pool parties, beach parties, and sun bathing. However, with the suns rays growing ever stronger, you should take precautions to […]

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]]> Summer Safety Tips: Insect Bites https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-teen-safety-issues/summer-safety-tips-insect-bites/ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 14:31:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=756 If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you know it can be painful, right? The summer is the perfect time for these and other […]

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]]> Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/food-allergies-and-summer-camp-what-to-consider/ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:42:17 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=2120 Summer is about having fun and taking a break from school. For parents, it can mean finding a way to entertain their kids; sending them to camp is […]

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]]> Summer Safety Tips for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/summer-safety-tips/ Wed, 09 Jul 2014 05:38:49 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=22035 Summer is a time for fun; school is out and the weather is perfect.  But safety is important to consider whenever you leave the house.  The warm […]

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]]> Pediatric Obesity: The Unspoken Epidemic https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/pediatric-obesity/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 07:01:36 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=77   The press has frequently focused on infectious disease epidemics such as H1N1 influenza and HIV, but rarely discusses the growing problem of pediatric obesity. If […]

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]]> Infant Breastfeeding https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/infant-breastfeeding/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 06:20:26 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=512 New mothers often ask me about the benefits of breastfeeding versus bottle-feeding and the amount of time recommended for breastfeeding.  Breastfeeding is a recommended in […]

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]]> How to Spot Signs of Hearing Problems in Toddlers https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/how-to-spot-signs-of-hearing-problems-in-toddlers/ Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=2443 Is your toddler just not listening or do they have a hearing problem? Are they ignoring you or not actually hearing you? How can you […]

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]]> Pet Ownership May Decrease Infections in Children https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/pet-ownership-may-decrease-infections-in-children/ Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:37:52 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=22048 A recent study published in Pediatrics suggests that children who are exposed to pets in the first year of life have fewer upper respiratory tract […]

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]]> Mothers’ Migraines Linked to Infant Colic https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/mothers-migraines-linked-to-infant-colic/ Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:18:27 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=21746 Mothers with a history of migraines are twice as likely to have an infant with colic. The genes that are linked to migraines may cause […]

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]]> Measles Making a Comeback https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/measles-making-a-comeback/ Tue, 29 May 2012 23:20:47 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=22037 The number of cases and outbreaks have almost quadrupled in the United States in 2011. Normally there have been about 60 cases a year and […]

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]]> Surprising Videogame Benefits https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/children-media-safety/surprising-videogame-benefits/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:24 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=21818 Video games have been linked to violence, poor school performance, behavioral problems and addictive behaviors. But recently there have been studies to use videogames to […]

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]]> Autism https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/autism/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:23:04 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=21816 A recent report from the CDC indicates that the prevalence of autism has increased by 78% since 2002. It is unclear what has caused this […]

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]]> Risky Teen Driving Habits Predicts Future Crashes https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-teen-safety-issues/risky-teen-driving-habits-predicts-future-crashes/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:21:36 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=21749 Teen drivers are typically involved in more accidents than more experienced drivers.  A recent study seems to point out the causes of these teen driver […]

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]]> Food Allergies https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/food-allergies/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:27:25 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=21668 More people are getting food allergies. From 1997 to 2007, 18% more children under 18 years were reported of having food allergies. Any food can […]

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]]> Benefits of Family Meals https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-health-news/benefits-of-family-meals/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:33:28 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=2718 It is well known that family meals are important and beneficial. But with new studies, family meals are becoming more recognized for their vital impact […]

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