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Hi, I’m Dr. Christina Johns, a pediatric emergency physician and Senior Medical Advisor at PM Pediatric Care. In addition to caring for patients, I personally write and/or select the content from my fellow PM Pediatric Care colleagues that appears here, ensuring you have the important resources needed to help keep your family healthy, happy, and thriving.

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Mental & Behavioral Health

A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Medication Vacations 

Medication can be a vital asset for many children and young adults diagnosed with ADHD, assisting in emotional regulation, impulse control, academic experience, social interaction, etc. However, some patients may...

Published on July 18, 2024
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Healthy Relationships and Children

Children begin to learn about interpersonal relationships as early as infancy. It begins with understanding the roles their caretakers play in their lives. As they grow up, children’s knowledge of...
Published on February 12, 2024
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Helping Children With ADHD Thrive in Social Settings

Navigating social situations can pose challenges for children with ADHD. Understanding the obstacles they encounter in these settings is crucial for parents. From trouble focusing on conversations to controlling impulses...
Published on January 15, 2024
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ADHD Medication: An Overview

Parents of children diagnosed with ADHD face many questions and decisions. How can I support my child? What treatment plan will be the most effective? Medication may be the best...
Published on January 15, 2024
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Helping Children Navigate Family Gatherings

With the holiday season approaching you may be starting to wonder: “How will my child behave at family gatherings?” As parents, we want to be able to enjoy the festivities...
Published on November 6, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Seasonal Affective Disorder in Kids

As the days grow shorter and leaves start to fall, some of us may start feeling the winter blues, sometimes known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. And while it...
Published on October 19, 2023
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Mental Health Stigma

Here’s some good news: more people are talking about mental health and wellness everywhere. From broadcast to social media, it’s out there. Still, millions of children and adolescents who struggle...
Published on October 13, 2023
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Children with ADHD: What Extracurriculars Are Best?

We all want what’s best for our children, especially when they face unique challenges like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Finding effective ways to support and engage children with ADHD...
Published on October 5, 2023
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Support Children & Resolve Bullying Issues

Bullying, hazing, and other threatening behaviors are sadly common aspects of childhood and adolescence. The causes, triggers, and severities of such incidents vary, but they can all leave a traumatic...
Published on September 7, 2023
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