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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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Allergy Medication: Reach For Second-Generation!

Find out why second-generation antihistamines are the better choice for allergy medication to avoid drowsiness.

Published on August 7, 2023

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Children’s Sleep Issues: Tips and Tricks For Happy Dreamland

It’s 10PM, you’re exhausted, but your little one is simply refusing to close their eyes; it’s 7AM, you’re late to work, and your teenager is sound asleep – good luck...

Published on September 7, 2023

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The Stir | Cafe Mom Expert Solution Features

Looking for an expert solution? I partnered with Cafe Mom to help answer all your questions! What kinds of toys will help my baby learn? View the full article from...

Published on October 23, 2017

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Melatonin for Kids: Hit the Snooze or Not?

I don’t think I’ve had a good night’s sleep since the Bush administration (second one). I’ve always been a light sleeper. When I was a teenager my mother used to...

Published on January 30, 2017

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Back to School Belly Achin'

I’ve got a good friend whose son Vince, a 4th grader, has a regular problem with “stomachaches.” These are kind of unusual stomachaches, because they appear to be seasonal, almost...

Published on August 15, 2016

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Bedwetters Anonymous

You know what’s great? That my 8 year old is not totally stressed out that she is still an occasional bed wetter. It happens to her about once every six...

Published on August 1, 2016

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PM Pediatrics names Christina Johns, MD, MEd, FAAP as Senior Medical Advisor of Practices

— Leading Pediatric Urgent Care Provider Announces Launch of New Blog, Dear Dr. Christina —LAKE SUCCESS, NY – March 30, 2016 – PM Pediatrics, one of the nation’s largest providers...

Published on March 30, 2016