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The Pediatric Group, P.A. of Princeton
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Parenting Part I - By Mark B. Levin, M.D., February 2008
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Trampolines - By Mark B. Levin, M.D., October 2007
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Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) - By Mark B. Levin, M.D., August 2007
- Influenza and The Influenza Vaccines - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., October 2008
- Update on Sunscreen - By Mark B. Levin, M.D., August 2007
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and the New Vaccine - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., April 2006
- Osteoporosis Prevention- By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., September 2006
- Scoliosis - By Mark B. Levin, M.D., August 2006
- Getting Ready for Camp - First Time Away From Home - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., April 2006
- Avian Influenza (H5N1) - By Mark B. Levin, M.D., January 2006
- Speed in the Snow- By Mark B. Levin, M.D., December 2005
- Constipation - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., September 2005
- RISKS OF MERCURY AND VACCINES- Knowledge trumps Supposition - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., May 2005
- What You Have Not Heard About Mono - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., May 2005
- Diarrhea - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., May 2005
- Medical Definitions - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., April 2005
- Cough Medications - When to Use Them and What to Use - Mark B. Levin, M.D., Timothy J. Patrick-Miller M.D., and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., March 2005
- Frostbite! - Mark B. Levin, M.D., Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., Timothy J. Patrick-Miller M.D., February 2005
- Witches, Toads and Warty Woes - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D.
- There are Cows and There are Mad Cows, or What are the Stakes in Steak? - By Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D.
- Hair Loss in Children - By Mark B. Levin, M.D.
- SLEEP, O Glorious Sleep! - Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., February 2004
- Home Fire and Safety - Mark B. Levin, M.D., January 2004
- "Stretching": Unraveling the Mystery of Tetanus. - Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., December 2003
- OBESE? NOT MY CHILD! - Mark B. Levin, M.D., October 2003
- "The Strangler" (Diphtheria) - Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., June 2003
- A Fresh Look at Immunizations - Mark B. Levin, M.D., Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., Timothy J. Patrick-Miller M.D., May 2003
- Spontaneous Epistaxis (Nosebleeds) in Children - Mark B. Levin, M.D., Timothy J. Patrick-Miller M.D.and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., December 2002
- Children's Distance Running - Mark B. Levin, M.D and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller M.D., November 2002
- Cholesterol in Kids - Mark B. Levin, M.D, Timothy J. Patrick-Miller and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., July 2002
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Mark B. Levin, M.D., Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., February 2002
- Urticaria (Hives) - Mark B. Levin, M.D., December 2001
- Finding Appropriate Day-Care - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., Mark B. Levin, M.D., October 2001
- Weight Lifting, Weight Training and Supplements - Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., September 2001
- Are You Ready for Another Child? - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D, Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., July 2001
- The Parents' Guide to Getting the Most Out of a Pediatrician - Mark B. Levin, M.D., May 2001
- No One Else's Parents Are So Restrictive; You Just Don't Understand Me!: The "Rules of Teensbury" - Mark B. Levin, M.D., March 2001
- Evaluating Internet Information - Mark B. Levin, M.D., February 2001
- Automobiles and Children - Mark B. Levin, M.D., January 2001
- What's A Strep? - Mark B. Levin, M.D., Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D, August 2000
- Sports Equipment and Safety 2000 - Mark B. Levin, M.D., May 2000
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D, Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., April 2000
- The Health Aspects of Television - Mark B. Levin, M.D., February 2000
- Normal Toddler Stuttering - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D. and Mark B. Levin, M.D., January 2000
- Influenza-who should get the vaccine? - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D., Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., November 1999
- Treatment of Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice) - Mark B. Levin, M.D., October 1999
- I Passed My Driver's Test! - Mark B. Levin, M.D., August 1999
- Sending Your "Baby" Off to College - Mark B. Levin, M.D., August 1999
- Bedwetting: When Dry is Not Really Dry - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D, Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., July 1999
- Treating Allergies with Medications - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D, Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., June 1999
- Asthma - Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D, Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., May 1999
- Allergies - Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., March 1999
- Fever - Mark B. Levin, M.D. and Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D, March 1999
- Who Should Stay Home From School and When? - Mark B. Levin, M.D., November 1998
- Bites and Stings; Land and Water - Mark B. Levin, M.D., October 1998
- “Leaves of 3, Let Them Be”--Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac - Mark B. Levin, M.D., Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, M.D. and Louis J. Tesoro, M.D., August 1998
- Traveling with Kids - Mark B. Levin, M.D., John M. Cotton, M.D., August 1998
- Part 1 and Part 2 of "Safety and Preparation for Warm Weather Sports" - Dr. Mark B. Levin, Dr. Louis J. Tesoro, July 1998
- "Helmets" - Dr. Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, June 1998
- "The Old Swimming Hole" - Dr. Mark B. Levin, May 1998
- "Sunscreen" - Dr. Mark B. Levin, April 1998
- "How A Pediatrician Can Help With School Problems" - Dr. Mark B. Levin & Dr. Timothy J. Patrick-Miller, April 1998
- "Coping with Lyme Disease" - Dr. Mark B. Levin, April 1998
- "Chicken Pox: New Treatment for an Old Disease" - Dr. Louis J. Tesoro, March 1998
ID Tech Camps
- Stimulating Imaginations and Learning at Princeton University: Kids Embrace Technology February 2004
High School and College Choices
- Post-High School Options Liz Smith, Editor-in-chief, www.online-college-finder.com January 2004
- Depression November 1999
- Smoking April 1999
- The Winter Blues December 1998
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Commune-icate with Your Children December 2005
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Mastering Mealtime Madness March 2005
- How To Be Angry When You Are A Parent August 2004
- "Are we there yet?" August 1999
- Remembering Mom....... May 1999
- Who is St. Patrick, anyway? March 1999
- Actions Speak Louder Than Words? February 1999
- Prime Time Family January 1999
- Nurture Nature August 1998
- More Great baby Gifts! June 1998
- First Things First! (Safety) May 1998
- Great Baby Gifts! May 1998
- The Perfect Valentine - craft ideas February 1998
- Think Small! February 1998
- Games to Play Anywhere and Everywhere January 1998
- The ABC's to Building Your Child's Library January 1998
- Something to Think about: Time January 1998
- Add the "P" to Art! January 1998
- Holiday Craft Ideas November 1997
- Planning for Baby #2!, by Pamela Caywood November 1997
- The Art of Distraction, by Pamela Caywood July 1997
- Teaching Activities, by Pamela Caywood July 1997
- Are You Headed in the Right Direction?, by Pamela Caywood June 1997
- Plan a Fulfilling Day...Everyday!, by Pamela Caywood June, 1997
- The Perfect Father's Day Gift!, by Pamela Caywood June, 1997
- Introduction to Parenting 101, by Pamela Caywood April, 1997
- No More "No!", by Pamela Caywood April, 1997
- Turn Chores Into Playtime! April, 1997
- Calming the Rebellion, by Jeffrey Silla February 1998
- Children With Problems!, by Jeffrey Silla November 1997
- How Do I know Right From Wrong?, by Jeffrey Silla November 1997
- The Form of Many Forms, by Jeffrey Silla November 1997
- Safety Guidelines, by Jeffrey Silla November 1997
- Behavior Control with a Behavior Plan for Foster Children, by Jeffrey Silla November 1997
- Foster Parenting 101 August 1997
- Is Foster Parenting for you? August 1997
- House Rules! August 1997
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Dr. William Haynes, is a Senior Attending in Cardiology and internal medicine at the Medical Center at Princeton and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Prayer as an Adjunct to Standard Medical Care November 1998
- The "Renaissance" of Vitamin E May 1998
- The Daily Quiet Time January 1998
- The Role of Exercise in Your Future: What Are Some of the Benefits? September 1997
- The Role of Exercise in Your Future: Getting Organized August 1997
Frank Dutko, Ph.D., Director of Futurekids
- Your Child Needs Keyboard Skills Today, But Maybe There is a Light at the "End of the Tunnel" August 1997
- Are Our Children Learning Enough Technology Skills? June 1997
- What Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Stay Safe on the Internet April, 1997
Family Resource Centers, Inc.
- Baby Knows Best April, 1997
Leslie Potter Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Association of the Mercer Area
- Why Kids Need to Know and What to Tell Them... April, 1997
Viraf Mohta, author of World Wide Web for Kids and Parents
THE REV. PETER STIMPSON, Trinity Counseling Center