TIPS FOR STOPPING CANKER SORES
If you or your children are among the 1 in 4 people who suffer from canker sores, then read on....
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Category: Staying Well
DEPRESSION: THE WARNING SIGNS
May is mental health awareness month. It seemed only appropriate to address depression. As a...
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LITTLE LEAGUER’S ELBOW: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOUR CHILD PITCHES IN BASEBALL
In an era where kids are specializing in sports at a young age and engaging in early competitive...
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WHAT CAUSES CRACKS IN THE CORNERS OF YOUR MOUTH?
If you or your child have ever experienced the painful, red, cracks or splits in the corners of...
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THE THREE EASY STEPS TO CALCULATE HOW TALL YOUR CHILD WILL BE
In a society full of supermodels and athletic superstars, every parent wants to know how tall...
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HOW TO PREVENT SIDS
Every parent has heard of SIDS and has an appropriate fear of SIDS. The only way to mitigate the...
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DON’T BE VICTIM TO MEDICATION MISTAKES
Everyone makes mistakes. The problem with medicine is that the mistakes can be potentially really...
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SURPRISES YOU’LL LEARN FROM VOLUNTEERING IN YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM
Parents often come into my office with concerns about their children’s behavior. As I delve into...
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IS YOUR HOUSE SAFE? THE TOP FIVE HOME HAZARDS
A colleague recently told me that he thought there was no such thing as an accident, that...
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THE BEST WAY TO TREAT SCARS
I had a beautiful kiddo come into my office this week after falling and splitting her forehead...
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HELPING KIDS UNDERSTAND DIVORCE
Divorce is hard on everyone involved, especially the children. Often, the most turbulent times for...
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NEW SCIENCE SAYS FEED NUTS TO YOUR BABY
New discoveries and scientific breakthroughs happen every day. Huge changes in the recommendations...
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Dr. Monica Wonnacott
I'm a pediatrician and a mom. PediatricAnswers.com is my blog where parents can get the straight scoop on their child's health, largely based on my experience in the office and at home. I don't diagnose on the site, so please don't ask. These are just my opinions. Use this site as a resource. And trust your parent gut.