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Tips to Help Keep Your Children Healthy During the Winter

Winter is a magical time filled with cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer. But as parents, we know that this season also brings its fair share of challenges when …

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Vaccines for Children: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Childhood vaccines - they're a hot topic, surrounded by controversy and misinformation. But as parents, it's our responsibility to separate fact from fiction and make informed decisions for the health …

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Halloween Tips for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Halloween: a time of spooky costumes, sweet treats, and playful scares. But for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), this holiday can present unique challenges. As parents, caregivers, or friends …

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A Parent's Guide to Fall Seasonal Allergies in Kids

As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, it's also time for some not-so-welcome visitors: fall allergies. While many kids eagerly anticipate this time of year …

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Dispelling Myths: Understanding Autism with Clarity and Compassion

Autism affects millions of individuals worldwide, and yet it remains shrouded in mystery for many. It is time to dispel the myths surrounding autism and replace them with understanding, empathy, …

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Eczema in Children: Skin Care Dos and Don'ts

If your child is suffering from this itchy and bothersome skin condition, you know just how frustrating it can be. The constant itching, redness, and flakiness can make both you …

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Spotting Asthma Symptoms in Kids

As a parent, it can be difficult to know if your child is experiencing asthma symptoms. With so many possible triggers and variations in severity, it's important to stay informed …

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How to Help Children Manage Stress

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, it's no surprise that even our little ones can experience stress. From school pressures to social challenges, children are not immune to the effects …

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Acne - Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Acne is a common skin condition that’s usually characterized by pimples on the face, chest, back, shoulders, and even buttocks. It’s most common in adolescents, but it can affect people …

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Food Allergies in Children

Food allergies can be a serious and even life-threatening issue, especially when it comes to our little ones. Food allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies certain proteins in …

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For Parents of Children with Asthma

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes the airways in the lungs to become inflamed and narrowed. This inflammation leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and …

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Children's Mental Disorders

Mental disorders in children require special attention, as they can affect their growth and development. Listed below are some of the common mental disorders that affect children. Autism One mental …

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All About Acne in Children

Are you noticing pesky bumps and blemishes on your child's face? Don't worry; they're not alone! Acne is a common skin condition that affects children of all ages. From tiny …

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Parenting a Child with ADHD

Parenting is already a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs, but when your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can sometimes feel like an amusement park on …

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Tips To Improve Children's Mental Health

Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age. Even children can have mental health problems. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 5 children aged 13 to 18 …

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Acne in Children - Causes And Treatment

Acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne commonly occurs on the face, neck, back, and chest. In severe …

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Asthma In Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. When a person has asthma, his/her airways are irritated by allergens or irritants. In response, the body releases …

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Children and Their Mental Health

Mental health is a broad term that refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social health. It influences how we think, feel, and act. Mental health is different from physical …

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Tips to Help Your Child Manage Asthma

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child with asthma, we understand the challenges and concerns that come along with it. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects …

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Why Is Well-Baby Examination So Essential

As parents, ensuring the well-being of our babies is always a top priority, and these regular check-ups play a crucial role in keeping them on track. A well-baby examination, also …

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Lip reading during the COVID-19 mask era

I taught myself as a child how to lip read. I needed something to help me know what was going on around me other than relying on my hearing aids. …

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Welcome To Our Blog!

Welcome to the Blog of San Pedro Pediatric Medical Group! Whether your child is an existing patient or you’re searching for a pediatrician in the Rancho Palos Verdes, CA area, …

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Signs Your Child Could Have ADHD

ADHD has been given a lot more attention over recent years, most likely because we’ve seen an increase in the number of children with this attention disorder. In fact, according …

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A Local Pediatrician’s Take on the Pandemic

To say this year has been crazy is an understatement. And along with all of the other changes, there have been many in pediatricians’ offices. Before this year, we had …

Tips to Help Keep Your Children Healthy During the Winter

Vaccines for Children: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Halloween Tips for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Parent's Guide to Fall Seasonal Allergies in Kids

Dispelling Myths: Understanding Autism with Clarity and Compassion

Eczema in Children: Skin Care Dos and Don'ts

Spotting Asthma Symptoms in Kids

How to Help Children Manage Stress

Acne - Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Food Allergies in Children

For Parents of Children with Asthma

Children's Mental Disorders

All About Acne in Children

Parenting a Child with ADHD

Tips To Improve Children's Mental Health

Acne in Children - Causes And Treatment

Asthma In Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Children and Their Mental Health

Tips to Help Your Child Manage Asthma

Why Is Well-Baby Examination So Essential

Lip reading during the COVID-19 mask era

Welcome To Our Blog!

Signs Your Child Could Have ADHD

A Local Pediatrician’s Take on the Pandemic

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