SOLAR ECLIPSE EYE WARNINGS
The excitement over the total solar eclipse (when the moon blocks the sun) is in the air. I don’t...
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Category: Staying Well
TOP 10 QUESTIONS PARENTS ASK ABOUT VACCINES
Because August is National Immunization Awareness month, I thought I’d address vaccines. Parents...
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HOW AND WHEN TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT PORNOGRAPHY
My parents didn’t really talk to me about pornography when I was a kid. They didn’t really have...
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THE REAL DANGERS OF MARIJUANA
In my office, I regularly hear teens justify their marijuana use as “no big deal.” Every teen...
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HOW TO HELP THE CHILD LEFT OUT AT RECESS
Not too long ago, we were sitting at family dinner when my 6-year-old informed me that she had to...
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HELP, WHAT DO I DO ABOUT MY CHILD’S MASTURBATING?
The taboo topic of masturbating comes up surprisingly often in my office. Parents are afraid to...
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HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD MAKE FRIENDS
One sure-fire way to rip your parental heart out is to find that your kid has no friends at school...
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ARE YOUR KID’S FEARS NORMAL OR IRRATIONAL?
I was a worrier as a kid. I was sure my dad, who traveled a lot, was going to die in a plane...
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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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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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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.