HELP! MY KID DOESN’T SLEEP.
There are few things more frustrating for a parent than a kid who can’t sleep. Exasperated parents...
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WHEN TO GO TO THE ER vs. INSTACARE vs. OFFICE VISIT
Have you ever gone to Instacare/Urgent Care only to be sent to the Emergency Room (ER)? Have you...
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HOW DO I KNOW IF A CUT NEEDS STITCHES?
One of the most common questions I get is, “Does this need stitches?” Here are a few tips that...
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I’M HEARING A LOT ABOUT DRY DROWNING. SHOULD I WORRY?
Recent publicity surrounding “dry drowning” has sparked a number of phone calls from worried...
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10 THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET
Everybody should have a few common, key items in their medicine cabinet. These few items should...
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HOW GOOD IS YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF CARING FOR A WOUND?
Summer is injury season. While I don’t see most simple scraped knees, I do see the consequences of ones not properly cared for. Hopefully a 3 minute review can prevent your child’s next simple wound from turning into a big problem.
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ECZEMA: THE ITCH THAT RASHES
Eczema is a very common childhood skin condition. It can affect all ages, and it ranges in...
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TABLE FOODS: PRACTICAL TIPS
When and how to introduce solid foods to babies can cause a lot of stress to parents. The good...
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CRADLE CAP: THE SCALING, FLAKING RASH ON YOUR NEWBORN’S HEAD
Have you noticed that your newborn’s head has yellow, scaly flakes on it? If so, your baby...
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10 TERRIBLE FOODS WE FEED OUR KIDS
When you say the phrase, “kid foods,” everyone knows what you are talking about. These are the...
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Dr. Monica Wonnacott, Pediatric Answers ™
I'm a pediatrician and a mom. Pediatric AnswersTM is 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.