Welcome to the new and improved Pediatrics for Parents newsletter! I am the pediatrics editor, Rebecca. I am a freelance writer, a mother of three young children, and have taken various medical courses such as Medical Terminology and received my certificate in Medical Office Assistant. Upon entering the vast and sometimes terrifying world of parenthood, I came to the quick realization that my child's health was my greatest concern. I am my child's best and only advocate and I am determined to be prepared to defend their case at all costs... and hopefully enable you to do the same.

The best way to speak for our children in the medical world is to educate ourselves. And so I invite you to subscribe to this weekly newsletter. The issues will be filled with up-to-date information on our children's health and relevant controversial topics that we are faced with. These will include topics such as immunizations, obesity in children, our children's growth and development, games and activities to keep children of all ages busy and active, etc.

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