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Self Care for Moms is a Non-Negotiable

Moms taking care of themselves:  A necessity if there ever was one  Hylton I Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP Here’s a truism. It’s so darn hard at times to keep your cool as a parent.  There’s no surprise here.  Our families…
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Pom Pom Hats, Babies and Religion

Last week witnessed record breaking cold, but to the Lightman and Keehn families, it was the most heartwarming week. Our children Eric and Naava welcomed into this world their second child, their first son. Most births are accompanied by stories and our 8-pound prince owns his: He was born during the “winter cyclone” when...
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Sleep Training and Babies - Making Sleep a Priority

Getting babies to sleep through the night is one of the questions most often addressed to pediatricians. For some parents, it’s a nonissue. For others, it’s a barrage of negative emotions...
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IF MAMA AIN’T HAPPY, THEN NO ONE IS HAPPY – The Pediatrician and Postpartum Depression Screenings

“Dr. Lightman:  I’ve brought in my baby for his 2-month well visit and you’re asking me to complete a survey about me.  Why am I on the radar screen for today’s visit?” Mothers – We care about you.  We love you.  You are the…