The Importance of Family Support for Breastfeeding Success
Breastfeeding your infant is very important to the overall health and well-being of your new baby. However, it is not always easy. Both the baby and the mom need to […]
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Breath-holding spells
When my toddler gets very upset, she stops breathing and passes out. Our pediatrician says these are breath-holding spells and they’re nothing to worry about. These episodes don’t last long […]
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FINDING TIME TO EXERCISE
“I am so busy keeping track of an active three-year-old! How can I find time in my schedule for some exercise?” It’s true that you need to keep a close […]
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STREP THROAT
My kindergartner is complaining of a sore throat. How can I tell if they have strep throat? Every fall, school kids come into my office with strep throat or strep […]
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Blepharitis
My child’s eyelashes are constantly irritated and they look crusted. Allergy medication is not helping. What else could this be? A child’s eyes can be very sensitive so if your child […]
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Sever’s Syndrome
My son plays soccer and recently, he’s been complaining about heel pain after playing in games. What could be the problem? During soccer season, it is common for boys and […]
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My pediatrician just tested my son for allergies. The test results showed that my son is allergic to dust mites. How can I get rid of the dust mites in my house?
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My child has red bumps on her nose and mouth that look like pimples. Could this be an infection or allergic reaction?
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My 2 year old has eye drainage. Could this be pink eye? While the simple answer is “yes” the reality is that pink eye can be a more complicated diagnosis. […]
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Food Poisoning
Out of the blue, my five-year-old began to vomit today. He doesn’t have a fever, body aches or any other symptoms. Could he have food poisoning?
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