Ask the Pediatrician2023-03-23T02:44:56+00:00

Ask the Pediatrician

Guidance, Education, Motivation, Answers, and so much more

Ask the Pediatrician

Guidance, Education, Motivation, Answers, and so much more

When does spring time allergy season start? How should we treat symptoms? When should we see the doctor?

Ah, spring! The time of year when flowers bloom, birds chirp, and the sun shines brighter. But for many people, spring also means allergies. If you or your child suffers from allergies, it's important to know when the allergy season starts, what symptoms to look out for, - ...

Feel like a bad parent? Don’t, we all feel the same way

Trust me, all of us feel this way at one time or another. Parenting is not for the weak, but we're all strong enough to make it through. I do have some advice and words of encouragement. It is all of us. That parent that you think has - ...

Why does my Child have Night Terrors?

Terrorizing, horrific, pulse-pounding panic are the first feelings you experience in your child’s Night Terrors. They are probably one of the more traumatizing things that happen to a parent. It’s insulting for a parent to feel as though they have been casting out demons for the past several - ...

Are those well visits really needed?

Yes! Maybe it’s easier to give you the reasons I think I need to see your child at their regularly scheduled visits. 3 Days: weight loss, jaundice, listening for a heart murmur, hip clicks/clunks, problems with eating, and answer all your questions 2 Weeks: Too much-lost weight from - ...

Why is my child having Growing Pains?

Growing pains, I would just like to add a collective sigh for everyone involved.  These are going to be a source of “pain” for everyone, be that the child, parent, and doctor.  They are definitely causing pain to your child; they are the ones who are crying.  The - ...

Why do we wait so long to see the doctor?

“Time is making fools of us again.” ~J.K. Rowling Seriously, if there were something I could do about this I would.  Though it’s not usually in the form of a question, there is undoubtedly, an echo of observations, comments, and jokes about the quantum stalls and slowing of - ...

Why do Fevers Happen at Night?

As a pediatrician the question, “Why do they always get a fever at night?” is heard frequently. Other than your child’s prankster heart knowing the doctor’s office is closed at 3 am and how much you love to worry there is an actual reason why a temperature will - ...

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