If you’re currently expecting a second child, you have probably noticed a big difference in your mental to-do list. We have found that the questions second-time parents have vary vastly from the ones first-time parents have - and it makes so much sense why. You’ve done the diapers, the night shifts, learned all the monthly development milestones. That’s old news now. A lot of parents expecting a second (or third) are mostly concerned with how to integrate a new baby into thei

The West End Pediatrics guide on screen time and connection with today's adolescents Screens are now woven into childhood and adolescence. For New York City families, devices may be part of schoolwork, group chats, gaming, creative projects, downtime, and staying connected across busy schedules. That can also make them a frequent source of conflict at home. At West End Pediatrics, we encourage families to move beyond the idea that all screen time is the same. The more useful

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