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Essential Child Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, NYC families anticipate festive celebrations and travel. However, amidst the excitement, it’s crucial to prioritize the safety of our kiddos. This article offers essential child safety tips for
Does Your Child Have Croup?
Help! My child woke up in the middle of the night sounding like a seal?! What is happening? This scenario is a common occurrence in childhood and is typical of croup. Croup is not the
What is the new RSV vaccine Beyfortus?
What is the RSV vaccine Beyfortus? Beyfortus is not technically a vaccine, as it does not cause the body to make its own antibodies against RSV. Rather, it provides a dose of pre-made antibodies
Good news! Bite-Sized Parenting by Sharon Mazel is available today!
MVP is proud to announce the book launch of our friend, Sharon Mazel. Today is the “official” launch day of Bite-Sized Parenting, Your Baby’s 1st Year! We’re also excited
Marijuana Use in Adolescents
Quick Stats: It’s no surprise that adolescents commonly experiment with drugs and alcohol. More than 40% of adolescents in the US admit to trying an illicit drug. This is not limited to high schoolers
All Are Welcome Here, a Pride Month Blog by Dr. Prantik Saha
An Inclusive Practice and Ally for LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families I think we can all agree that as parents, caretakers, pediatric care providers, and teachers, we want the best for all children. What does that
Air Quality Tips for Parents
Save and share these tips from NYC pediatrician and mom of two, Dr. Judith Hoffman, on decreasing exposure to harmful pollutants like smoke. As the skies over NYC turned a glowing orange on Tuesday night
How to Tell if Your Baby Has a Cold or RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)! It’s a hot new topic these days, and everyone is panicking. Is it the new COVID? Should we go back into quarantine? Is it time to wash our groceries
My child has a fever? A guide for parents
The number one after-hours call we get at MVP? MY CHILD HAS A FEVER! We know that it can be very scary when your child, no matter their age, has a fever. A few
Sunscreen & Heat Safety Tips for Families
Happy summer MVP families! Hope you’re staying hydrated and finding lots of ways to stay active while having fun as a family! Please refer to this post when shopping for sunscreen and reapplying wherever your
