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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

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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Mindfulness for Mental Health

‘Mindfulness’ is a buzzword that has been gaining popularity, especially in the context of depression and anxiety. But what is mindfulness? And what does it have to do with mental health? Great questions!  ...
Published on May 8, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

3 Simple Brain Hacks for Happiness 

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a magic happiness button we could press? Well, that might not be possible, but there are things you can do to leverage your...
Published on May 1, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Communication, Connection, & Trust

Down time – whether it be school breaks or weekends – is a great opportunity to deepen connections with your kids and practice positive communication strategies that lead to long-term...
Published on April 10, 2023
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Mental & Behavioral Health

Prioritizing Self-Love

Between morning routines, afternoon homework help, and evening bath time, it’s often easy to get caught up in caring for our families while neglecting a practice that is essential to...
Published on February 13, 2023
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Preparing your classroom for the Holidays

The holidays can be an exciting time for students as they look forward to the days they may spend with their families and friends outside of school. What happens when...
Published on November 22, 2022
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Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

‘Tis the Season To Be Jolly! The holiday season can be a joyful time of the year, but it can bring on a great deal of unwanted stress, too. Cleaning,...
Published on November 22, 2022
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