I recently received a message from a friend wanting to know the best way to take her child’s temperature. She felt like her child was burning up, but her ear thermometer only read 101 F. My friend was certain by looking at her child (who was feeling pretty lousy) and doing the “kiss on the…
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Dr. Mom is on call for allParenting
I know what you’re thinking…and no, I am not breaking my vow of media silence for Screen-Free Week; this is the beauty of scheduled posts. So please, no need to start throwing your virtual pies at me. But…I do have some fantastic news to share, I’ve been dying to share my latest writing project with…
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Ask Dr. Mom: My toddler walks “funny”
Dear Dr. Mom, Ever since my daughter started walking at 11 months, I’ve noticed that she walks “funny”. I’ve been told that she is just “bowlegged” and that it will get better with time. Still, I can’t help but worry whether or not this is true. She really does look a little funny toddling around…
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Not all pink eyes are created equal
I get so many questions from parents about “pink eye”. Mostly it goes like this: “ewww…I hope it’s not pink eye!” Pink eye is one of those afflictions that causes us to squirm, think “oh no!”, and inspire us to wash our hands a million times throughout the day. Most of us tend to hide…
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Dr.Mom’s 3 days of the Top 5 in Video, Print, and Blog
Day 1: Top 5 in video As 2011 comes to a close, I sit here reflecting on what an incredible year it’s been for this little ‘ol blog of mine. I’m incredibly grateful for opportunities I’ve been presented with as a direct result of writing about motherhood, parenting, and children’s health…right here on Confessions of…
Pityriasis Alba: A Common Skin Condition in Children
This summer in clinic, I’ve been hearing a recurring question: what are these white spots on my child’s face? In most cases, the answer has been: Pityriasis Alba And though the name is somewhat fancy and possibly confusing, this skin condition is quite common in children between the ages of 3-16. What is Pityriasis Alba?…
Bottle Weaning: Why, When, and How
As promised, I’m back today to talk about bottle weaning. On Friday, I shared one of my tips on how to get your newly minted one year old to happily drink whole milk. Bottle weaning is a conversation I have at least twice a day in clinic. It’s a common concern among parents and pediatricians…
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