Questions About Me™
(From The Educational Division of Pediatrics Now)
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Ask Dr. Gwenn Question Archive
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2007 |
| Dec 1 |
Is neuroblastoma hereditary and is there a screening test? |
Important follow-up questions from Dr. Gwenn's November article on neuroblastoma. |
| Nov 1 |
Why is my toddler limping? |
Issues to consider in a happy, limping toddler. |
| Oct 1 |
How much Tylenol or Motrin can I give my child? |
Here's the equation you need to know to accurately figure out the medication dose for the two most popular medications we give our kids. |
| Sept 1 |
Toddler Potty Training Hurdles |
Handling a reluctant potty training toddler who had once done ok. Ideas to consider. |
| July 27 |
Stubborn Summer Virusues |
Fever viruses, mono and more. |
| July 1 |
Why are my infant's eyelids red? |
Pink eye, irritation, or nothing. This question helps sort that out. |
| May 25 |
How can I help my toddler sleep now that my husband has returned home from being deployed? |
Issues to consider once a spouse returns home from being deployed. |
| May 16 |
Should I worry about my infant's head nodding? |
What a 4 month old's head nodding may be and issues to consider. |
| May 4 |
Is my son ready for kindergarten? |
Kindergarten readiness issues in a child at the school cut off. |
| April 13 |
My toddler isn't toddling after a fall. Could it be a fracture? |
A child falls, xrays are negative, but the child won't bear weight. Should you worry? |
| March 28 |
Is my doctor handling this right? |
A mom's concern over her infant is more about her relationship with her pediatrician than her son! |
| March 15 |
Are my kids underweight? |
A mom of three worries that her kids are too thin - but appearances can be deceiving! |
| March 2 |
My son has an ear infection. Should I worry that he's having trouble hearing? |
Ear infections and hearing loss. What you need to know, and why you shouldn't worry too much. |
| February 2 |
Should I give my daughter the Gardasil/HPV vaccine? What about my son? |
Issues to consider with the new Gardasil vaccine and why it is so important for today's girls and young adults. |
| January 12 |
Should I worry about my child's snoring? |
Snoring, sleep apnea and when to worry. |
| January 1 |
How can I help my obese child? |
Ways to help a young child battle obesity. |
2006 |
| December |
2006 Question Wrap Up |
Infant head size, infant movements, formula and toddler sleep. |
| November |
Should I Get My Child a Flu Shot? |
Flu shot update and explantion of who should get it this year. |
| October |
A Grandfather's Tough Question |
When child abuse and neglect is an issue close to home |
| September |
My child gets sick more than other kids. Should I see a specialist? |
Issues to consider when deciding to see a specialist. |
| August |
Is my baby's head growth ok? |
Head growth and measuring head circumference. |
| July |
How can I get my baby to sleep? |
Sleep-related issues for infants and ways to help your baby sleep better |
| June |
Mom, Can I have a cell phone? |
Factors to consider when deciding if you should get a cell phone for your child |
| May |
Pampering and Pregnancy.What's safe? |
Beauty and safety information for pregnant women. |
| April |
My son has started to limp. |
Limping without trauma: what to do, when to worry |
| March |
My son has senioritis...is there a cure? |
Helping your teen with 'senioritis' |
| February |
Why
does my baby cry? |
The Crying Baby: what to do and when to worry |
| January |
When
do children understand the word “no”
? |
Kids and the word "no": what they understand and when |
2004 |
| April |
Q&A:
Mom needs advice on whether son needs surgery |
Information
on hypospadius |
| March |
Q&A:
parents need help in solving son’s potty
problem |
Control issues and potty
games – one and the same |
| January |
Q&A:
going through sleep transitions with toddlers |
The importance of involving
your child’s doctor in sickness and in
health |
2003 |
| December |
Q&A:
Boy calls 911 over KFC meal |
When your child cries
wolf…what it really means |
| November |
Q&A:
seeking answers on anxiety |
Helping your child with
separation anxiety |
| October |
Q&A:
Play dates and the other parents |
Tips for negotiating
differences with other parents |
| September |
Q&A:
from picky eaters to early risers |
Questions answered on
picky eaters, kids who wake up too early, and
kids getting sick in daycare |
| May |
QA:
new formulas – do they make our kids smarter |
New formulas –
pretty packaging but that’s about it |
| March |
Q&A:
keep asking questions if test results don’t
make sense |
What x-rays can and can
not tell you about your child |
February
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Q&A:
The challenges of potty training |
Tips on helping both
your toddler with potty timing and your kindergartner
with stranger potty fear |
| January |
Q&A:
speech development and starting kindergarten |
Normal speech development
in toddlers and when to refer for speech therapy;
issues with starting kindergarten |
| 2002 |
| April |
Q&A:
Helping children with Shyness |
Tips for helping your child overcome shyness |
