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Ahhh… it feels like spring! The end of the school year is approaching. Hooray, hooray, hooray! (Say the kids everywhere—and very few parents.) For many families, this time of year also brings another milestone: parents of fifth graders start thinking about getting their almost-middle-schooler a phone. In many communities, it has become a rite of passage. But before you go ahead and make that purchase, consider buying a dumb phone instead of a smart phone for your kids . It’s true that many...

Dear Parents and patients, Dr. Hackett and Dr. Ginsburg (SPDOCS) are pleased to announce that they have partnered with Hello Pediatrics for after hours coverage. Hello Pediatrics is a group of Board-Certified Pediatricians that provide 24/7 after-hours clinical support* and offer the option of telehealth visits that could save you a trip to urgent care and are billed to your health insurance. Your child's visit notes will be forwarded directly to our clinical staff who will offer follow-up...

In Corinthians, it is quoted "and the greatest of these is love" and then goes on to define love in one of the most quoted poems from the Bible.   In February, we celebrate Valentine's day, and embrace the sharing of love. Love for our spouse, love for our children and family, love for friends, & love for our neighbor. A recent article in the NYT answers the question of happiness. "When all things were accounted for, the Secret to happiness is "feeling loved".    The authors of the study, Dr....