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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Sandy Springs Pediatrics Blog
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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Down Syndrome Awareness Month: A Parent’s Guide to Hope, Strength & Possibility
Every October, Down Syndrome Awareness Month invites families, schools, and communities to pause, reflect, and uplift children and adults with Down syndrome—celebrating their unique abilities,…
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National Bullying Prevention Month: Helping Kids Build Resilience, Confidence, and Kindness
Every October, National Bullying Prevention Month reminds us that raising confident, kind, and emotionally intelligent children begins at home. With one in five U.S. students…
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A Parent’s Guide to Understanding “Eye Gunk” in Children
It’s a common sight: you wake up your child in the morning and notice crust in the corners of their eyes — or maybe there’s…
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