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Handling Temper Tantrums

Temper tantrums are as common as sunshine and rain. When dealing with tantrums, remember to think about the long term consequences to your response.

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Should Your Child Get a Flu Shot?

Should your child get a flu shot? Kids six months and older, caregivers, and anyone close to little ones should get theirs as it is the best way to protect your family.

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Food Elimination for Your Child's Health

Food elimination can help with gastrointestinal distress, abdominal pain, bloating, stomach aches, fatigue, and feeling unwell, but should be guided by a professional.

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Teen Pushback is Normal

Staying patient and supportive helps teens feel heard while learning to respect limits.

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How to Talk about Staying Safe from Guns

Gun injuries are now the leading cause of death for children and teens, ages one to 17. Learn how you can help protect children from unsupervised firearms.

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As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.