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Fennel: An Effective Treatment for Colic

Parents who give their infant a preparation of fennel seed oil at the onset of irritability and inconsolable crying may be able to reduce the…

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Lead Toxicity in Children – There Are No Safe Levels!



Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), acceptable Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) for children are <5mcg/dL.…

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Why Isn’t My Child Speaking Yet?

Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP Many children meet all of their developmental motor milestones on time. They roll over, sit up and walk with ease and…

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Getting Your Child to Try New Foods

Sean E. Heerey ND, MA, CCC/SLP Many parents have told me that their child only eats yogurt and mozzarella cheese, French fries and chicken fingers.…

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Are You Tired of Meltdowns?

You say the word “no”. You take the iPad away. You tell them to put the candy or toy back on the shelf. The result is catastrophic. A full blown…

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Why Isn’t My Child Looking at Me?

When a child makes meaningful eye contact for the first time it is a very special event. The bond between a parent and child strengthens. Some…

Do You Think You Might Have Lyme Disease?