Dr. Hughes, The Pediatric Mama

03/24/2022

Only 5 items you probably already have at home for this experiment. Oil. Syrup. Water. Food coloring. Clear container. Fun!

03/21/2022

Getting back into our science experiments. Started with something simple

10/22/2021

As promised, the companion piece for anyone in need

Your Step-By-Step Guide on What to do After Testing Positive for COVID

10/20/2021

Been meaning to do a post on this for a while now, after counseling many family, friends, and patients, to help navigate what to do if (or when) exposed to COVID. Companion piece coming shortly as well on what to do if YOU test positive.

Easy guide on what to do if exposed to COVID

07/22/2021

As the U.S. has been opening up, we are seeing a lot of viruses that usually are only here in the winter, especially RSV and bronchiolitis in our little ones. So my most recent post lets parents know what to look out for and expect.

UNPRECEDENTED WINTER VIRUSES RE-EMERGING THIS SUMMER Most states in the U.S. have re-opened in recent months, including daycares, summer camps, sports programs, vacations, and family gatherings. With this re-opening, we as pediatricians, are seeing unprecedented numbers of viral illnesses this summe...

05/17/2021

Part of my new Milestones Series! Scroll to the bottom to find your child's age in latest posts www.mamapeds.com or click the article below to get started

https://www.mamapeds.com/post/6-month-milestones-checklist

A milestones checklist for your baby at 6 months of age. All the things your child should be doing, how to help them reach their milestones, and when to be concerned

05/17/2021

Brand new! A new series of posts to help you track your child's development easily. Look for your child's age and then follow along as your child gets older and continues to grow and change before your eyes!

NEW

04/18/2021

Geoffrey's been waiting to do this snowstorm experiment for a while. Turned out awesome!


Ingredients needed:
-Clear container
-Baby oil
-Bowl of water and mixing spoon
-White paint
-Alka Seltzer
-Glitter (optional)
-Food coloring

04/12/2021

An issue many of us have dealt with, either with our babies, our big kids, or ourselves. THE DREADED CRADLE CAP OR DANDRUFF! Here's the hidden truth about it and how to get rid of it once and for all!

What really causes cradle cap and how to effectively treat it

03/18/2021

It's that time! Kids are returning to school. Some parents are all about it, some are not.
Here's everything you need to know to be ready for your child's return to school.

When to consider opting out and continuing virtual learning only?

And for those who will return for sure, from how to ensure your child is wearing their face mask and sanitizing their hands correctly, to what questions to ask their school about COVID precautions and safety planning and more. It's all here 👇

Everything you need to know to be ready for your child's return to school during the COVID pandemic

03/01/2021

3rd installment of the Musculoskeletal Series. Toe-walking! Lots of kids do it at some point and lots of parents worry about it. Find out when it's developmentally normal and when to be concerned.

Future posts coming:
-"When Should My Child Crawl and Walk"
-"Does My Child Talk Enough or Do They Have a Speech Delay?"
-"Is My Child Gifted?"
-"Potty Training Pitfalls"
-"Bedwetting: How Old is Too Old?"
-"Excess Fo****in After Circumcision: Normal or Not?"

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Does your child toe-walk? Find out if this is developmentally normal or when to be concerned

02/22/2021

Still have questions and concerns about the COVID vaccine as availability expands? You may be able to get your vaccine in the coming weeks and months but still unsure about it all? These are the concerns I hear most and the answers to each one.

1. IT WAS DEVELOPED TOO QUICKLY.
2. I'M WORRIED THE VACCINE WILL GIVE ME COVID.
3. I'M WORRIED IT WILL CHANGE MY DNA.
4. I DON'T WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE SIDE EFFECTS.
5. I AM PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING AND WORRIED ABOUT WHAT IT COULD DO TO MY BABY.
6. I ALREADY HAD COVID-19 SO I DON'T NEED THE VACCINE.
7. I NEVER GET A FLU SHOT AND I'VE NEVER HAD THE FLU. WHY SHOULD I GET A COVID VACCINE?
8. IT WILL HURT. NOBODY LIKES GETTING SHOTS.
9. THE VACCINE WON'T PROTECT ME 100% FROM GETTING COVID.
10. I DON'T TRUST VACCINES OR THE MEDICAL FIELD IN GENERAL.

10 Questions About the COVID Vaccine Explained There is a lot of information out there about the COVID vaccine, some accurate and evidence-based, some not so much. It can be hard to filter through what is or isn't true about the COVID vaccine. Fear can be a crippling phenomenon that sometimes makes....