Adolescence is a stage of life in which your child develops sophisticated thinking and reasoning skills that enable them to learn who they are, build independence and a sense of self, and get ready to eventually leave the nest. As the development of higher-level cognitive functioning progresses in adolescence, your child’s brain undergoes a “remodeling
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Important Pediatric Blood Tests: What They Show
Children may be equipped with a robust innate immune system, but it doesn’t mean they are not vulnerable to diseases and disorders that can have a detrimental impact on their growth, development, and overall health and well-being. That is why aside from routine well-child exams, your pediatrician may, from time to time, recommend blood tests—to
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