For today’s Ask Dr.Mom’s post, we will be talking about those pesky ear infections (aka otitis media). Specifically, the ones that keep coming back. Dear Dr.Mom I have a child who is prone to ear infections. Is there anything we can do to avoid them? —Kent When our children become ill we almost always wonder…
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The Flu is Here
Yes, the flu is here. And by here, I mean right here in my home. Not just in my home…in me. I type this through a dripping, yet congested nose (lovely combination), muscle aches, and a fever that keeps trying to hold me down. No, I’m not looking for more sympathy…okay, maybe a little. However,…
Bothered by Bedwetting
Dear Dr.Mom My son, who will be eight in March still wets the bed nightly. The only time he doesn’t have a wet pull-up in the morning is when I get up several times during the night and take him to the bathroom. His doctor says he’ll probably outgrow it. But, it’s bothering him a…
Picky Little Eater
Dear Dr.Mom I’m sure you get this one a lot, but my 20 month old won’t eat anything anymore. Well, that’s not exactly true. He will eat yogurt, pb&j, grilled cheese, applesauce, pop tarts, spaghetti, & soft tacos. Yep, that about covers it. He used to eat anything I put in front of him. Peas,…
Desperate for Sleep
Yesterday morning I woke up to find the following e-mail in my inbox. Boy, did this sound familiar. All too familiar and I could easily relate to this mother writing to me at one o’clock in the morning…desperate for sleep. Desperate for some kind of solution. Just plain desperate. I have been there. Her words…
Thumbs Up
For today’s Ask Dr.Mom, we will be talking about thumb sucking. This is a topic near and dear to my heart because…well…I was an avid thumb sucker as a child and I certainly remember having difficulty kicking this habit. Fortunately, most children who suck their thumbs give it up on their own volition and without…
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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…
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