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Ask the Pediatrician
It you likely won’t be surprised that most other parents have asked the very same questions at some point.
Fortunately, someone has answered them!
- Why do toddlers ask why?
- How do I know if my kid is too sick for school?
- Toddler Night Waking: “Why Does My Baby Wake Up Crying?”
- What and How Much Should My Preschooler Be Eating?
- When Should My Kids Snack?
- How much screen time is OK for my kid(s)?
- My Child Doesn’t Eat the Lunch I Pack! What Do I Do?
- Do Kids Need Omega 3 Fats?
- How Many Calories Does My Teen Need?
- How much of a food allergen does it take to cause a reaction?
- Does My Child Need A Supplement?
- Is Fish Healthy for My Child?
- Is a Low-Carb Diet Safe for Kids?
- Does My Child Need a Gluten Free Diet?
- What and How Much Should My Preschooler Be Eating?
- When Is My Child Ready for an Adult Seat Belt?
- Is screen time bad for kids’ eyes?
- At what age should a child get a cell phone?
- Why do ACIP recommendations not always agree with package inserts?
- Why are vaccines generally not given to infants younger than 6 weeks of age in the U.S.?
- Is peanut allergy a contraindication to any vaccine?
- Should we be concerned that my daughter has a red spot after I elbowed her in the eye?
- Does Not Wearing Glasses Worsen Vision?
- My child says glasses doesn’t help him. Should we insist he wears them?
- Why do some girls get bullied?
- Does my son really have to avoid milk and wheat?
- What causes frequent nosebleeds?
- How long does cat dander remain in a home after the cats are gone?
- What do I do if I have an allergy but all my skin tests are negative?
- What options are available for allergy-proof coverings?
- Why do I get hives when it’s cold?
- Could I have a mental health problem?
- Why do my mosquito bites blister and scar?
- My teenage son wants to weight train. Should I let him?
- Do I need to keep my son home if he has pinkeye?
- Is a temporal or ear thermometer better for taking a 2-year-old’s temperature?
- Can infants get strep throat?
- What does transgender mean?
- How do I mix and serve infant formula for my baby?
- How long should my child ride rear-facing?
- What Can I Do to Keep My Child from Choking?
- What causes swimmers ear?
- What is POTS and why does it cause fatigue?
- Why does craniosynostosis cause such an abnormal head shape?
- Should My Teen Do Breast Self-Exams?
- Is shaving my body OK? I keep getting razor burn in my crotch from it…
- I shaved my pubic hair at the base of my penis and most of the skin has become a crusty rash. This is now happening on my penis. I’ve never had sexual intercourse, so I’m not sure what the problem is!
- What causes dandruff?
- Should I use a home kit to drug test my teen?
- I’m 13 and ALL of my friends have hit puberty except me and it’s really embarrassing! When will I?!
- Is it safe to use Q-tips to clean my ears?
- I’m 14 and I have enlarged breasts. Is it gynecomastia? Can it be cured without surgery?
- Why have I been losing my appetite? I’m not sick or anything, I eat, but not as much as I usually do.
- What causes acne?
- Who gets melanoma?
- What are the warning signs of an unhealthy body image?
- What do you do if a child has a seizure?
- What do I do if I think my teen has a problem with drugs?
- Which heart screenings are necessary for athletes?
- What do I do about all these ingrown hairs?
- When should I take my child to the dentist for the first check-up?
- When will I start my period?
- How often should I change my pad or tampon?
- What are the types of emergency birth control pills?
- Is it normal for kids to walk on their tiptoes?
- Home much homework is too much?
- When should I get help for my child’s stuttering?
- What are the signs of a swallowing or feeding disorder?
- What is dyscalculia?
- What is dysgraphia?
- What is dyspraxia?
- What is a language processing disorder?
- Could my child have a learning disability?
- What do I do if my baby’s newborn screen test is positive?
- What are the ABCDEs of melanoma?
- Why are my hands so sweaty?
- How can I teach my kids to share more?
- Is it too early to begin reading to my 6-month-old?
Find your answers?
Of course, you should always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Still, these answers can be helpful, especially for non-urgent problems.
More on Ask the Pediatrician
- Ask the Experts about Vaccines
- AAP – Ask the Pediatrician
- Children’s National Q & A Forum
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- Ask the Allergist
- Young Men’s Health
- eatright
- Epilepsy FAQ
- Ask a Doctor about Eczema
- Ask the Diabetes Team
- Go Ask Alice!
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- ACOG Patient Education FAQs
- orthoKids
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- Ask an Expert about Newborn Screening
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