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Guidance, Education, Motivation, Answers, and so much more
Ask the Pediatrician
Guidance, Education, Motivation, Answers, and so much more
10 Things Every Mom Should Know
You are a better mom than you think you are and you are doing a great job. Trust your mom instincts...they are there for a reason. Kids will get sick and kids will get hurt...you can't prevent every bad thing from happening to your child and its ok. - ...
Should we end time change? What does research say?
Have you ever struggled with the bi-annual time change? Every year, we turn our clocks forward one hour in the spring and back one hour in the fall, disrupting our sleep schedules and leaving us feeling groggy and disoriented. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience - ...
How do allergy shots work to decrease allergy symptoms?
If you suffer from allergies, you know how miserable they can make you feel. Sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, and congestion are just some of the symptoms that can make it difficult to enjoy everyday activities. While there are several medications available to help alleviate allergy symptoms, some - ...
Why do we have allergies to pollen?
The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, the world is looking a lot more bright and happy. There is even this happy looking yellow sun colored dust sprinkling the world. What do we call this sprinkling of happiness? It is pollen. Wait, pollen? For many - ...
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 - ...
Are we not giving our children a reason to grow up?
Why are we not giving our children a reason to grow up? I will fully admit that this Why Letter is probably more self-reflection than it is advice, but who says it can’t be both? I think maybe for the point of this post it is best to - ...
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 is my child thumb sucking?
“Seriously, the thumb-sucking is driving me crazy!” one parent told me. “There has got to be a way to stop this. Why is this even a thing?” Again, in the list of questions that should have made me a millionaire by now, this is not unusual. After convincing - ...
Why I let my niece be our featured writer on cancer?
I will admit I completely changed my mind about this Why Letter. I read a post by my sister Kandi this morning and decided to just steal it and use it as my Why Letter. Why would I do such a thing? Well, I figured if I had - ...
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 - ...
