Today’s Ask Dr.Mom’s post deals with the dreaded medicine struggle. What to do when faced with a crying child absolutely refusing to take her medication? I’m no Mary Poppins but I’ve got some tips to share. Dear Dr.Mom My daughter needs to take antibiotics but she is giving me such a hard time. Is there…
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Swim and Water Safety for Children
Every late spring and early summer it begins. The start of swim lessons in our household. My children are 3 and 6, we don’t have a pool at home, nor do we visit one on a regular basis. And yet, I feel swimming is an essential skill all children should learn. Safety being the number…
Growing Up Can Really Hurt
Dear Dr.Mom Are growing pains real? My older daughter has had them for years. They are always at night, always in her legs, and sometimes the pain brings her to tears. What can I do for her? —Tara Yes, growing pains are a real condition that can affect 25-40% of children between the ages of…
You Can Lead a Child to the Potty…
You know how the rest of the saying goes don’t you? You can lead a child to the potty, but you can’t make her pee. This is essentially my philosophy on potty training and highlights what I believe our role is as parents when potty training is concerned. Ultimately, the decision is up to our…
What Every Parent Should Know About Kawasaki Disease
For today’s Ask Dr.Mom, I’ll be sharing important information with you regarding Kawasaki Disease. Recently, our friend’s son was diagnosed with this febrile illness. Luckily, he was diagnosed in a timely manner and received the appropriate treatment to prevent potentially life threatening consequences. His parents will be running a half marathon this coming June to…
When it Comes to Breastfeeding, You and Baby Know Best
For today’s Ask Dr.Mom post, I will be sharing with you a question regarding breastfeeding that I answered for Health Tap. We keep the answers short but sweet there (200 characters), so I will share my original response and expand a bit for you. Q: When Should I Stop Breastfeeding? A: There is no “deadline”…
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The Why, When, and How of Pacifier Weaning
Oh the pacifier. As parents, we seem to have a love/hate relationship with the silicone soother. At the start of my parenting journey, I was not a fan. But then…I gave in and popped one into my newborn son’s mouth. And you know what? It worked. I still harbored some negative feelings about that plastic…
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