Screening your kid s Doctor Screening your kid s Doctor
Parents choose a pediatrician or family practitioner carefully and begin search before baby arrives. Define needs, weigh credentials and trust in the doctor. Interviews help reveal fit, proximity, and the ability to handle urgent calls.
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William Sears
Little, Brown & Co
Alyssa Martina
Southfield
Metro
What to ask when choosing a pediatrician
A practical guide lists questions on pediatric background board certification hospital privileges insurance office hours and after hours contact. It emphasizes clean offices staff communication wait times and whether same day appointments exist, plus comparing pediatricians and family practitioners and checking hospital privileges.
Interviewing Pediatricians: A guide for parents
Dr. Charles Barone of Henry Ford Health Systems urges parents to interview board certified pediatricians before choosing care. Look for free consultations, confirm insurance, observe office and staff, and assess rapport during in person visits. Interviews can last 5 to 20 minutes and may influence future respect and trust.
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Charles Barone
Department of Pediatrics
Henry Ford Health Systems
American Academy of Pediatrics Registry
Aap.org
Barone
Lily
Todd Kandaris
Farmington Hills
Mich
Lily Kandaris
Jack
Martina
Sears
Heidi Markoff
Workman Publishing
Dear Lilly: Dog Might Be Deaf or Ignoring You
Pet owner asks if four year old Bobby may be deaf. Lilly notes ear infections, congenital nerve deafness, and drug side effects as possible causes, but suggests vet check and rewards to coax indoor behavior. If no medical cause, consider behavioral reasons and entice with treats like cookies.
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Lilly
Bobby
Elizabeth Pennington
Carbondale
Elizabeth
Stay-at-Home Moms Are Essential To The Workforce
James Dobson argues that homemaking and motherhood hold significant value despite perceived boredom. He notes all jobs have dull moments and stresses the unique impact of shaping a child, urging full-time mothers to savor their years with children while recognizing the broader realities of work life.
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Washington, D.C
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