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Well Visits: What to expect between 0-6 Months
Vaccines, growth charts, milestones, and all the things you're worried your pediatrician is silently judging you for.
 • Lauren Hughes
Walk and Talk: My ADHD Journey
How I unknowingly used anxiety as an ADHD treatment plan for 30 years and where I am now
 • Lauren Hughes
Subscriber Q&A: Does My Baby Know I Love Him?
The sweetest question I’ve ever been asked, and why your baby knows exactly who you are
 • Lauren Hughes
Baby-led Weaning
What it is, choking vs gagging, and the misinformation surrounding this approach
 • Lauren Hughes
So... How Did I Get Here?
Today's walk and talk is the story of how I went from helping my dad with stitches on the kitchen table to opening my own practice.
 • Lauren Hughes
What Happens If My Baby Has an Allergic Reaction?
Two reader questions about starting solids, introducing allergens, and what parents should actually expect.
 • Lauren Hughes
Watermelon is Not a Substitute for Sunscreen
Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen, Influencer Conspiracies, and some recent updates
 • Lauren Hughes
When Can You Leave Your Kid Home Alone?
A quick walk-and-talk on maturity, safety, and why the answer isn't the same for every child.
 • Lauren Hughes
Subscriber Q&A: Why Is My Kid Always Touching His Penis?
A conversation about normal childhood sexual development, privacy, boundaries, and when to worry.
 • Lauren Hughes
Weekly Recap 6/1
Weird stuff kids do, my favorite procedure, life of a business owner, and rounding the week off with a rant about health insurance
 • Lauren Hughes
Summer Deep Dive: Mosquitoes
Why some kids get bitten while others don't, prevention, DEET, & science!
 • Lauren Hughes
Doggy Doc Walk with Jolene
Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: Which One Should You Reach For?
 • Lauren Hughes
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