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Here, you’ll find lots of blog posts to help with those burning questions about how to navigate common childhood illnesses and challenging stages. If you have a recommendation for a topic for a new post, please contact me.

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Survival Guide: Eczema

A common childhood condition, eczema can be exceptionally challenging to manage and requires diligent prevention measures like frequent moisturizing, choosing the right products, and finding an effective treatment for flares. This guide includes a 3-step approach to thinking about eczema as well as product recommendations.

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Acne

Acne is a very common and troublesome chronic condition in teenagers that can cause impacts on self-esteem, confidence, and mood. It can be treated with over-the-counter and medicated options. Here’s a guide on how to approach it!

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Constipation

Constipation is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain in toddlers and school-aged children, and can be challenging to manage. Here are some of the most common dietary measures, medications, and assistive tools that can help manage this condition.

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Teething

Starting at around 6 months, teeth often start erupting. Along with teeth, you can notice lots of other symptoms that can feel overwhelming to manage. Click here for tips of managing fussiness and to learn about the most common teething myths.

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Toilet Training

Stuck on if your child is ready, how to start the routine, how to motivate your child, and which toilet seat vs. chair to choose? Want to temper your expectations about how long it will take? Here’s your comprehensive guide to toilet training.

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Survival Guide: Influenza

Influenza makes the rounds every winter, and can hit children hard! If you’re stuck on how to manage viral symptoms, when to return to school, and whether or not your child is eligible for Tamiflu, this is a great resource.

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Febrile Seizures

One of the scariest things to witness, these thankfully don’t tend to cause damage. However, if your child has one, it helps to know a little more about why these happen, if they’ll recur, and when they’re outgrown.

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Survival Guide: RSV

RSV is a virus that most infants and toddlers will get eventually, usually in the winter. If you’re worried about this diagnosis in your child, here are some tips to help with decongestion, monitoring respiratory effort, and knowing when to go to the ER.

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Survival Guide: Eczema

A common childhood condition, eczema can be exceptionally challenging to manage and requires diligent prevention measures like frequent moisturizing, choosing the right products, and finding an effective treatment for flares. This guide includes a 3-step approach to thinking about eczema as well as product recommendations.

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Food Allergies

As you’re starting to introduce solids, the topic of food allergies will inevitably come up. Here’s a brief primer on what an allergic reaction looks like, which foods are the most common triggers, and when to see an allergist for testing.

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Warts

These harmless yet stubborn skin lesions can take weeks to months to disappear. Usually, you can treat them with over-the-counter medications. However, if they’re causing trouble, you can see your doctor for alternative treatment options.

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Sun Safety

In the younger age ranges, it can be tricky to know which sunscreens are safe, and how to keep them safe from harmful UV rays if they aren’t old enough for those. Here’s how to keep your infant or toddler safe this summer during those outside excursions!

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Cradle Cap

Cradle cap is common in those first few months of life, and while it isn’t harmful and self-resolves over time, it’s easy enough to treat if you’d like to with a few over-the-counter treatments.

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Ticks

Ticks are super common in certain areas of the United States during summer, and learning about when and how to check for them, as well as what to do if you find one, doesn’t come naturally! In this article, we cover everything you’ll need to know.

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Infant Oral Hygiene

Once baby teeth come in, we usually recommend brushing their teeth and scheduling a dental appointment. However, questions abound. Knowing what toothpaste to use, how much, and how to get your infant comfortable with the process doesn’t always come naturally. This article is here to help!

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