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5 Reasons to Encourage an Independent Toddler
My daughter is flirting with potty training. Recently, after a long shift and just before her nap time, I found ...
Excessive Ear Wax: Tips for Safe Removal
What can you do at home to safely remove excessive ear wax from your child’s ears? In this video, Dr ...
A Parent’s Guide to Pink Eye
It’s gross, it’s messy, and it’s HIGHLY contagious! Pink eye, the bane of schools and daycares everywhere! How do you ...
Teens & Vaping | What Parents Need to Know
You’ve probably seen news stories recently about vaping, or e-cigarettes. So what exactly is vaping, and what should you ...
Let’s Talk About Hives in Children
Urticaria (or hives) are common in children, with a lifetime prevalence of about 20 percent. However, since they cause itching ...
What Parents Should Know About RSV
Your baby is coughing and can’t seem to catch their breath. RSV and other respiratory viruses can be scary in ...
(GRAND)Parenting
I am writing this MomDocs article from a very interesting perspective today. Not only am I a ‘mom’ of four ...
Swollen Lymph Nodes — Should I Be Worried?
Swollen lymph nodes are a common complaint in children and are almost always a harmless and temporary finding. In rare ...
Ouch! Time for stitches?
A deep cut and a lot of blood – time for stitches! Our trauma team is here to discuss when ...