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Newborn Jaundice Explained
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Conditions, Dr. Tom's Corner, Newborns, Skin / December 9, 2016

Newborn Jaundice Explained

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Reading to Your Child — A Really Big Deal!
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Social Interaction, Technology / September 6, 2016

Reading to Your Child — A Really Big Deal!

While still adjusting to retirement, I was watching the 2016 Summer Olympics one recent evening when I was struck by a television ad. It was selling audible books, not just for adults, but also [...]

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Is Conversation Endangered in the Digital Era?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Social Interaction, Technology / July 27, 2016

Is Conversation Endangered in the Digital Era?

As I prepare to retire at the end of this month, I wish to share some reflections and concerns which arose from my reading of a rather profound book, Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in [...]

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Understanding Asthma Medications
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Conditions, Dr. Tom's Corner, Respiratory Problems / February 23, 2016

Understanding Asthma Medications

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What is The Period of Purple Crying?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Conditions, Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges, Newborns / February 11, 2016

What is The Period of Purple Crying?

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Screaming Newborn? Try “The Hold”!
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Conditions, Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges, Newborns / February 4, 2016

Screaming Newborn? Try “The Hold”!

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Vitamin D — What’s the Big Deal?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Conditions, Dr. Tom's Corner / February 2, 2016

Vitamin D — What’s the Big Deal?

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Ear Infections — Why Are They So Common In Kids?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Conditions, Dr. Tom's Corner / November 24, 2015

Ear Infections — Why Are They So Common In Kids?

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Constipation in Children — Will it Ever Get Better?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Conditions, Dr. Tom's Corner / November 12, 2015

Constipation in Children — Will it Ever Get Better?

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Croup Versus Wheezing — What is That Horrible Sound?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Respiratory Problems / November 10, 2015

Croup Versus Wheezing — What is That Horrible Sound?

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Daily Vroom — An Amazing App to Help You Develop Your Child’s Brain!
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Technology / October 27, 2015

Daily Vroom — An Amazing App to Help You Develop Your Child’s Brain!

Research into the complex nerve connections of the developing brain has exploded in the last 20 years, and one conclusion is clear: From Day 1, every day counts. We know that children who from [...]

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Asthma — What is it, and How is it Treated?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Diseases, Dr. Tom's Corner, Respiratory Problems / October 20, 2015

Asthma — What is it, and How is it Treated?

Few diseases commonly affecting children are as confusing to families as asthma. The presenting symptoms can vary, causing parents to debate even whether or not they should start treatment. This [...]

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Fever is Your Friend!
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Illnesses, Dr. Tom's Corner / October 1, 2015

Fever is Your Friend!

A beloved Virology Professor, C. George Ray, uttered the immortal words “fever is your friend” during my training. He was not trying to discount the genuine concern, at times bordering on terror, [...]

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Dealing with the Common Cold — or is it Something Else?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Illnesses, Dr. Tom's Corner, Respiratory Problems / September 29, 2015

Dealing with the Common Cold — or is it Something Else?

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Triumphing Over Thrush
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges, Newborns / September 17, 2015

Triumphing Over Thrush

Thrush is a remarkably common, harmless, yet frustrating condition which many of us have had to contend with in our newborns and infants. I still shudder when I recall, as new parents, how long [...]

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Surviving Colic
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges, Newborns / September 15, 2015

Surviving Colic

“Does anyone have a clue what we’re going through?” Likely nothing in our entire lives leading to parenthood will ever quite prepare us for the infant with colic. Though our three children are [...]

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Protecting Your Most Precious Cargo
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Safety / September 2, 2015

Protecting Your Most Precious Cargo

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Newborn Phenomena: When Normal May Be Frightening
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Newborns / August 31, 2015

Newborn Phenomena: When Normal May Be Frightening

Exhausting, complete overload likely describes the emotional state of many first-time (or even experienced) moms and dads: Sleep deprivation, sore nipples for breast-feeding moms, and visitors [...]

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Making Sense of Rashes
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Skin / August 27, 2015

Making Sense of Rashes

Rashes often seem unfathomable to parents. They are amazingly common, unfortunately more so in some children than others, and only a very tiny few are really serious, demanding immediate medical [...]

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So What Do I Do Now? KidsDoc to the Rescue!
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Technology / August 19, 2015

So What Do I Do Now? KidsDoc to the Rescue!

Introducing KidsDoc Symptom Checker, the best phone app a concerned parent may ever buy. Innumerable are the anxious moments the average parent has spent agonizing over what to do next for their [...]

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Potty Training: Does Anyone Know What They’re Doing?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Toddler Challenges / August 13, 2015

Potty Training: Does Anyone Know What They’re Doing?

Potty training techniques and philosophies have evolved dramatically in my career, yet one constant remains: the process seems mysterious. The anxiety thereby generated is only heightened by [...]

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Tips for Taming Eczema
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Skin / August 11, 2015

Tips for Taming Eczema

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, refers to chronic, often life-long, sometimes severe, dry, cracked skin, which is typically very itchy. It is one of the four “Atopic Diseases”: asthma, allergy, [...]

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Why is This So Hard? Transitioning Off Breast or Bottle
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Toddler Challenges / August 5, 2015

Why is This So Hard? Transitioning Off Breast or Bottle

Let me preface my thoughts by acknowledging up front my awareness of the wide cultural and personal differences in the approach to weaning. If you are reading this, I will assume some acceptance [...]

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Sorting out Diaper Rashes
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Skin / July 24, 2015

Sorting out Diaper Rashes

Nothing seems quite as mysterious to parents as those dreaded diaper rashes that seem to appear at times with alarming frequency. Though there certainly are diaper rashes that require an [...]

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Taming the Picky Eater
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Toddler Challenges / July 22, 2015

Taming the Picky Eater

Ah, the picky eater: often the source of much angst, likely even sleepless nights for parents trying to deal with it. The “picky toddler” is almost a brand, yet parents of even school-aged [...]

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Divining the Mysteries of Infant Solid Foods (2): Transitioning to Table Foods
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges / July 20, 2015

Divining the Mysteries of Infant Solid Foods (2): Transitioning to Table Foods

Introducing table solids into a baby’s diet is for many parents a downright scary proposition. “I’m afraid he might choke on it, and…” you fill in the blank, but be assured, these words [...]

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Divining the Mysteries of Infant Solid Foods (1): Puree Beginnings
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges / July 18, 2015

Divining the Mysteries of Infant Solid Foods (1): Puree Beginnings

If you are reading this, you are likely the parent of a 3 to 4 month old baby, alternately thrilled, then terrified at the prospect of introducing solids. You are not alone! I would submit that [...]

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The ABCs of Sun Protection
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Skin / July 16, 2015

The ABCs of Sun Protection

Melanoma is one of the scariest, most aggressive cancers. Most of us are aware of its association with excessive sun exposure. Dermatologists use a mnemonic, “The ABCs of moles,” to help [...]

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Time Outs for Toddlers
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Toddler Challenges / July 14, 2015

Time Outs for Toddlers

Welcome to the crazy world of toddlers: that challenging time of life when every parent’s precious baby hits their teens (in months 🙂 ); when children are embarking on a process called [...]

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Could Charlotte’s Cough be Asthma?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Common Diseases, Dr. Tom's Corner, Respiratory Problems / July 6, 2015

Could Charlotte’s Cough be Asthma?

This chat about cough is a tribute of sorts to the Royal Baby, Charlotte. I have no idea whether there is even a history of asthma in the Royal Family Tree, but I love the name. Asthma should be [...]

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Infant Sleep (2): You Haven’t Slept Lately
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges / April 30, 2015

Infant Sleep (2): You Haven’t Slept Lately

What follows assumes your baby is at least 6 months old, and is waking up for a feeding at least once a night. It also assumes that your baby doesn’t consistently put him or herself to sleep at [...]

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Infant Sleep (1): Have You Slept Lately?
Thomas Wilson, M.D.
/ Dr. Tom's Corner, Infant Challenges / February 2, 2015

Infant Sleep (1): Have You Slept Lately?

Below is a simple approach, relatively easy for both parents and babies, which if followed, should achieve 9 to 12 hours of continuous night sleep by 4 months of age. All humans sleep by [...]

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