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Shana Liebman

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    6 Tips for Choosing a Summer Camp in Staten Island

    While summer may seem a long way off, now is the time to enroll your child in day camp. But don’t panic—with the right mindset and some targeted research, choosing a summer camp for your child doesn’t have to be stressful. We spoke to Christopher Bruno, Director of the Staten Island Academy Day Camp about […]

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    The Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids

    Brian McMahon, M.D. Chair of the Pediatric Department Richmond University Medical Center Since Pfizer’s vaccine for kids was approved for kids ages 12 and older, parents have been faced with the dilemma of whether to vaccinate their kids. Some are concerned their kids will have a negative reaction. Others fear the COVID-19 vaccine for kids […]

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    Vaccines for Children: The Importance of Immunization Schedules for Kids

    Marianne LaBarbera, MD Board-certified Family Physician Richmond University Medical Center Many parents are overwhelmed by their kids’ vaccination schedule—especially during this period of pandemic fear. Your kids will receive many shots—for about 14 different illnesses—and now COVID-19 has joined that list. But now as most kids are back in school full-time and in-person, it is […]

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    Staten Island’s Project LAUNCH: RUMC boosts medical and mental health services for kids

    Staten Island’s Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has been a community-focused hospital for over 100 years and now the hospital is taking its comprehensive clinical and behavioral health services to a new level with a program called Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health). Funded by a highly competitive five-year SAMHSA grant, […]

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    11 Ideas to Celebrate Dad on Father’s Day This Year

    After the year we’ve had since last Father’s Day, the standard dad gifts—such as a tie or a watch—seem somehow inadequate and some family members may still be uncomfortable with those multi-generational brunches or barbecues. That’s why we came up with some alternative ways to celebrate Father’s Day in the NYC area—including unique gifts, subscription […]

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    Youth Sports Physical Therapy

    Kristine Delgado Administrative Director of Rehabilitation Richmond University Medical Center While physical therapy can help people of all ages—from a 6-year-old who walks on her toes to a 60-year-old with arthritis—it is especially beneficial for adolescent athletes. Sixty million teens in the U.S. play at least one sport, according to the American Physical Therapy Association, […]

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    Below the Belt: Uncovering Women’s Urological and Pelvic Health Issues

    Dr. Sovrin Shah Urologist Board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery More than 50 million women suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction in the United States, a number that is projected to nearly double by 2050. These “below the belt” issues, such as incontinence and prolapse, are commonly the result of a weakened pelvic floor——and […]

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    A Parent’s Guide to New York State Tests

    Here’s everything you need to know about New York State tests for students in elementary school through high school, plus the 2020-2021 exam dates. Standardized testing begins in third grade for most New York students—and continues up until they graduate from high school. Many parents however admit that they know little about these tests—their only […]

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    Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe?

    Over the last few months, as school morphed into remote learning which then turned into a COVID19-tainted summer, bedtime has taken a toll. Ever-changing schedules, plus perhaps excess screen time, has meant many kids (and adults too) are having trouble sleeping. And for many families, the go-to answer for readjusting to a normal bedtime is […]

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    Youth Sports & Coronavirus: When and What Can Kids Play?

    Updated Aug. 26: In a briefing on Monday, Aug. 24, Governor Andrew Cuomo said that lower-risk youth sports—like tennis, soccer, cross country, field hockey, and swimming—may practice and play beginning Sept. 21 as long as they follow Department of Health-issued guidance. No travel practice or play will be permitted outside of the school’s region or contiguous regions/ […]

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