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  • Safety Fair this Saturday, February 10, 2018.

    February 8, 2018

    http://www.winknews.com/2018/02/08/fdle-child-internet-safety/

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  • Introduction of solid foods!

    January 11, 2018

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing infant nutrition and introduction of solid foods. http://www.winknews.com/2018/01/11/healthy-kids-introduce-solids/

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  • New Year’s Resolutions!

    January 4, 2018

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW this morning discussing New Year’s Resolutions and children. http://www.winknews.com/2018/01/04/new-years-resolutions-family-resolutions/

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  • Children’s diet and well being!

    December 28, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing three studies published this week concerning eating fish being associated with increased IQ and better sleep; eating a healthy diet improving children’s health and well-being; and having family meal time together improving children’s overall health and mental state. https://www.winknews.com/2017/12/28/healthy-kids-fish/

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  • Advertising and toddlers along with screen time recommendations.

    December 21, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing advertising and toddlers.  Also with the holidays and vacations coming up, I touched on screen time and your older children. https://www.winknews.com/2017/12/21/healthy-kids-food-advertisements/

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  • Screen time and your children

    December 14, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing just that! https://www.winknews.com/2017/12/14/healthy-kids-limiting-screen-time/

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  • National Influenza Vaccine Week!

    December 7, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing National Influeza Vaccine Week! https://www.winknews.com/2017/12/07/healthy-kids-flu-vaccine/

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  • Picky Eaters!

    December 1, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW yesterday discussing the holidays and picky eaters! https://www.winknews.com/2017/11/30/healthy-kids-holiday-foods/

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  • New sleep study and memory!

    November 16, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing a new sleep study and memory. http://www.winknews.com/2017/11/16/sleep-apnea-memory/

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  • Acetaminophen usage and ADHD

    November 9, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing the current research linking ADHD and Acetaminophen usage before and during pregnancy. http://www.winknews.com/2017/11/09/acetaminophen-and-adhd/

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  • WINK TV SEGMENT from 11-2-17

    November 2, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing three new research articles out this week.  Vitamin D and decreased risk of type 1 diabetes; breastfeeding decreasing the incidence of SIDS; and does skipping breakfast make you eat more later in the day? Check this out:  http://www.winknews.com/2017/11/02/healthy-kids-starting-a-healthy-lifestyle-early/  

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  • Flu Vaccine and the Flu!

    October 26, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing the flu. http://www.winknews.com/2017/10/26/your-health-now-flu-season-tips/

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  • ADHD and Micronutrient Supplements!

    October 19, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing ADHD and supplements: http://www.winknews.com/2017/10/19/healthy-kids-micronutrient-supplements-and-adhd/

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  • Concussion in Teenagers and it’s link to Multiple Sclerosis in Adulthood!

    October 6, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW last week discussing new research. http://www.winknews.com/2017/09/28/healthy-kids-concussions-2/

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  • Talking to children about tragedies!

    October 6, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing the recent Las Vegas Shooting and how to handle that with your children. http://www.winknews.com/2017/10/05/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-tragedies-in-the-news/

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  • 3rd Annual Energy for Life Walk!

    September 21, 2017

    Help me support one of my favorite charities!  See my earlier post about Mitochondrial Disease!   https://www.classy.org/fundraise?fcid=1067651

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  • Global Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week!

    September 21, 2017

    In case you missed it, I was on WINK TV’s XCW discussing Global Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week! http://www.winknews.com/2017/09/21/mitochondrial-disease-awareness-week/

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  • WE HAVE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    September 18, 2017

    Finally after Hurricane Irma, the power came back at 10 this morning!  So excited to be back at work.  Unfortunately, our computer electronic medical record is still not working.  For all non-urgent issues, please wait for us to call you. For all those with appointments to be rescheduled, please be patient with us as we will ...

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  • Hurricane Irma Update!

    September 15, 2017

    Hi All, I finally got internet at my home!  I have power here but not at the office yet. Our building at MacKoul Pediatrics Fort Myers is structurally sound.  There were many landscaping issues, but those have all been taken care of earlier this week.  We still do not have power at the office and I have ...

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  • Hurricane Irma Update!

    September 8, 2017

    We will be closing at noon until further notice.  Seems like we’ve seen most of the ‘sick’ children in Southwest Florida over the last couple of days.  Most of our appointments today have ‘no showed.’  When we called to check on them, they have all evacuated. Now it’s time to take care of my remaining staff! ...

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