In November, observances like Lung Cancer Awareness Month, COPD Awareness Month, and World Pneumonia Day highlight lung health — and while those conditions often affect…
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Sandy Springs Pediatrics Blog
Childhood Diabetes, Family History & Prevention in Sandy Springs
November marks American Diabetes Month and National Family Health History Day — a timely reminder for parents in Sandy Springs, GA and the North Fulton/Metro…
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Prematurity, Infant Development, and Early Medical Needs: Understanding the Health Journey of Preterm Babies
World Prematurity Day, recognized each November, brings attention to the unique journey of babies born before 37 weeks. About one in ten babies in the…
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Children’s Lung Health, Secondhand Smoke, Asthma, and Pneumonia: A Respiratory Health Guide for Families
November includes several health observances connected to lung health: Lung Cancer Awareness Month, COPD Awareness Month, and World Pneumonia Day. While lung cancer and COPD…
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Childhood Diabetes, Family Health History, and Preventive Screening: What Parents Should Know This November
November recognizes two important health observances that matter deeply in pediatrics: American Diabetes Month and National Family Health History Day. While diabetes is often considered…
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Sweet Safety: What Parents Should Know About Halloween Candy
Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children—costumes, friends, and of course, mountains of candy. But with all that fun…
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Halloween 2025: Top Costume Trends for Kids—and How to Handle Tricky Choices
Halloween is around the corner, and that means one big question for parents: What should the kids wear this year? Whether you’re costume shopping or…
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Health Literacy: Helping Families Make Sense of Health Information in the Digital Age
In today’s world, parents are bombarded with information about children’s health—from social media posts and podcasts to well-meaning advice in parenting groups. Unfortunately, not all…
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How Parents Can Protect, Educate, and Heal
Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us that abuse is not only a private matter—it’s a public health issue that affects families, children, and…
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