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Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain
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Claire McCarthy, MD
Former Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
Claire McCarthy, MD, is a primary care pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital, and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. In addition to being a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing, Dr. McCarthy writes about health and parenting for Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston.com, and the Huffington Post.
Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD
Child & Teen Health
Sexually transmitted infections: What parents need to be sure their teens know
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Concussion in children: What to know and do
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When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
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What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know
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Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?
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Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know
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Navigating middle school is tough: How parents can help
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The new RSV shot for babies: What parents need to know
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Chronic stomach pain in children: What's the most common cause?
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Tourette syndrome: Understanding the basics
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Ringworm: What to know and do
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Play helps children practice key skills and build their strengths
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Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema
Child & Teen Health
Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do
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Helping children make friends: What parents can do
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Does your child need to gain weight?
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Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
Child & Teen Health
New pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens
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Curbing nearsightedness in children: Can outdoor time help?
Child & Teen Health
Sibling rivalry is normal — but is it helpful or harmful?
Child & Teen Health
Concerned about your child's development?
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How to help your preschooler sleep alone
Child & Teen Health
New advice on melatonin use in children
Child & Teen Health
Asking about guns in houses where your child plays
How does prostate cancer treatment affect mental health?
5 timeless habits for better health
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Is your breakfast cereal healthy?
When pain signals an emergency: Symptoms you should never ignore
Does exercise give you energy?
Acupuncture for pain relief: How it works and what to expect
How to avoid jet lag: Tips for staying alert when you travel
Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain
Best vitamins and minerals for energy