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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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Tips and Tricks for Resolving Children Sleep Issues

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