Pediatric Answers

Pediatric Answers

Save hours in a waiting room, and maybe a copay, with my 5-minute newsletter each week. Parenting tips, money-saving healthcare hacks, recall alerts, the bug that's going around, and full access to tons of content on everything from the correct Motrin dose to what I pulled out of an ear last week.

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Make Your Kids Use Sunscreen!

Make Your Kids Use Sunscreen!

Sunscreen myths, big savings on acne meds, recall alerts, and steak farts. It's all in this week's newsletter.

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Hidden Dangers: Part 1

Hidden Dangers: Part 1

A while back, I put together a series of Instagram posts I called Hidden Dangers. Some of these are more obvious than others, but all are dangers I’ve unfortunately seen first-hand in my 17+ years of practice.

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Does My Child Have ADHD?

Does My Child Have ADHD?

Every parent has asked themselves at some point the magic question: Does my child have ADHD?

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Let's Talk Puberty In Boys

Let's Talk Puberty In Boys

Don’t freak out—puberty in boys. More tough topics. Shaving pubic hair? How to save $132 on a specialist. Lots of COVID going around. Get rid of crib bumpers. And a funny.

Me Saying Obese is Not Body Shaming

Me Saying Obese is Not Body Shaming

Your doctor is NOT body shaming you. A good BMI calculator. Treating heat rash. How to save $88 bucks on labs. A counting conundrum. And, pitch this helmet in the trash.

Making Sense of Growth Charts

Making Sense of Growth Charts

Deciphering growth charts. Summer BBQ food poisoning. How to save $3K. Pinwheels recalled. Blame mom?

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Make Your Kids Use Sunscreen!

Make Your Kids Use Sunscreen!

Sunscreen myths, big savings on acne meds, recall alerts, and steak farts. It's all in this week's newsletter.

Are Your Child’s Fears “Normal”?

Are Your Child’s Fears “Normal”?

When is your child’s fear a normal, rational fear, and when does it cross over to something more concerning?

Headaches: When Should I Worry?

Headaches: When Should I Worry?

As a parent, it can be tricky knowing when to worry and do something about symptoms that your child complains about. Headaches are no exception.

Hidden Dangers: Part 2

Hidden Dangers: Part 2

Unfortunately, I have seen all of the following hidden dangers multiple times in my office. Here's how it usually plays out...

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Hidden Dangers: Part 1

Hidden Dangers: Part 1

A while back, I put together a series of Instagram posts I called Hidden Dangers. Some of these are more obvious than others, but all are dangers I’ve unfortunately seen first-hand in my 17+ years of practice.

Gluten Intolerance vs. True Celiac Disease

Gluten Intolerance vs. True Celiac Disease

Many parents don’t understand the difference between a kid with a gluten intolerance and a kid with true Celiac disease. And, yes, there is a difference.

Tips for Stopping Canker Sores

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. Canker sores are miserable and considered one of the most common mouth sores.

Do You Know This About Asthma?

Do You Know This About Asthma?

All about asthma + a money-saving healthcare hack not all parents know about, but should.

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Does My Child Have ADHD?

Does My Child Have ADHD?

Every parent has asked themselves at some point the magic question: Does my child have ADHD?

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