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At Bluebird Kids Health, we believe that trusted medical advice should be accessible—not just in the exam room, but wherever families are looking for answers. That’s why our pediatricians are frequently called on to share their expertise in the media. Whether you’re already part of our community or simply searching for guidance, this is a place where you’ll find answers to real questions, backed by experience and care.

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How to Build a Baby Registry, According to Parents Who Are Pediatricians

“Frankly, there is not much to do with a newborn,” says Allison Kuipers, M.D., a pediatrician with Bluebird Kids Health in West Palm Beach, Florida. An exception, she says, is flipping through black-and-white picture cards."
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Sorry, Grandparents — You're Wrong About These Baby Health Beliefs

When you have a baby, everyone and their mom (literally) has an opinion on how you raise them.
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Screen Time and The Effects on Pediatric Wellness

"Our understanding of how screen time affects early child development has expanded quickly in recent years, but there is still plenty we don’t know. What we do have is a growing body of research that points to real risks when screens are introduced too early or used too heavily."
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How Much Should a Newborn Eat

" 'The most important thing to remember about feeding a newborn is that, within broad guidelines, you follow baby’s signals about how much is enough,' ” advises Dr. Laura Steelman.
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IPads in kindergarten, YouTube videos at snack time: Parents are pushing back on screens in the early grades

"Screen time, when it’s purposeful, can augment the work of the teacher and it can be wonderfully complementary,” said Dr. Michael Glazier, chief medical officer of Bluebird Kids Health"
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What Is 'Boy Kibble'

Dr. Szar notes that parents often assume that eating issues pertain only to teen girls, this is not true. "Teenage boys can also be affected by body standards and social media influence that can progress to unhealthy, restrictive eating patterns."