Monthly Archives: August 2011

First With Kids: To Text or not to Text?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Transcript: Parents have been texting me lots of questions about what they can do to reduce the amount of texting their older children and teens are doing during meals, when playing with friends, during homework and even when crossing the … Continue reading →

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Breathing Easier: The World of Pediatric Respiratory Therapy

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

For most of us, taking a breath is the most natural thing in the world, done without a second thought.  But, when a person has trouble breathing – especially a small child – it can be a medical emergency.  When … Continue reading →

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First With Kids: Make the Grade for Going Back-to-School

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Transcript: Parents have been testing me with questions about how to make sure their children get a good and healthy start as they head back to school at the end of the month.  Let me take on that assignment and … Continue reading →

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School’s in for Summer – How our New Residents Make It a Great Season to Receive Care

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

I have always been bothered by comments I hear about avoiding being seen as a patient in a teaching hospital during the summer months, when residents are brand new.  In my opinion, after having served as the floor teaching attending … Continue reading →

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Travel the World – with a Moose!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

Hi, I’m Monty the Moose, the official mascot for Vermont Children’s Hospital  You may have seen me at the hospital, or met me at a local parade or in town at an event supporting our children and families.  Learn more … Continue reading →

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