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  • 26 Tuesday

    • CSI SUMMER ACADEMY. Once Upon A Time, 6096 Jericho Tpke, Commack. 631-486-4327. www.onceuponatimeLI.com. 2 – 5 pm. Grades K – 6. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Aug. 27 – 29. The “CSI Challenge tm” are realistic mock cases, designed to provide elementary students the unique opportunity to conduct a full-scale investigation of a fictional crime. Call for more information.

  • 28 Thursday

    • FROM THE WOODS TO THE BEACH! Cornell Cooperative Extension, Gardiner County Park, West Bay Shore. 631-587-2873. 10:30 am – 12 pm, 1 – 2:30 pm. Ages 8 – 12. Fee: Free. Look for creatures as we hike to the beach through beautiful woodlands.

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Multiple Sclerosis And Children

Posted in: June 2008, House Calls
It’s estimated that close to a half million individuals in the United States have multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, potentially debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system.

Jun 2, 2008 - 1:06:18 PM Read more

Help for the Bedwetting Child

Posted in: April 2008, House Calls
Bedwetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is a surprisingly common problem that affects up to 10 percent of all children. Sometimes the problem “clears up by itself,” but in many cases it continues for years.

Mar 28, 2008 - 7:43:51 AM Read more

Tools for Preventing Teen Substance Abuse

Posted in: March 2008, House Calls
Worried about your teen and drugs? No? Well, perhaps you should be.

Mar 7, 2008 - 8:38:56 AM Read more

Sniffles, Fever and Aches: Is It the Flu?

Posted in: January 2008, House Calls
When the last back-to-school physical form is signed and stamped, a new type of pediatric office visit occurs that marks the start of the flu season, complete with coughs and runny noses.

Jan 3, 2008 - 12:59:02 PM Read more

Tips for Successful Clothes Shopping

Posted in: December 2007, House Calls
As parents we want our kids to look great for the holidays — for the parties, dinners and for all those family photos. But when you have an overweight or even chubby child or teen, shopping for the perfect holiday outfit can be stressful — for your child and for you.

Dec 4, 2007 - 2:49:57 PM Read more