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Ask the Pediatrician: Can kids take melatonin to help with sleep?

Also, tips for avoiding a COVID/flu "twindemic."

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Ask the Pediatrician: When should kids get cellphones?

Also: Addressing worry over COVID masks and speech development.

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Ask the Pediatrician: Why does my kid suddenly stink?

Also: How to identify and deal with microaggressions.

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Ask the Pediatrician: Keeping kids safe in the summer sun

Develop a "sun safety habit," with your kids' help, and remember hydration, too!

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Ask the Pediatrician: The COVID-19 vaccine and your kids | Q&A

A doctor talks about safety, side effects, school and — at long last! — hugging

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Ask the Pediatrician: Balancing independence, safety — and COVID

Also, pacifiers and thumb-sucking: What's OK, what's cause for concern.

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Tips for getting ready to return to in-person school | Ask the Pediatrician

A doctor weighs in on managing kids' worries and keeping them safe.

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When babies can have peanuts, peanut butter | Ask the Pediatrician

Also, food allergies and a look at the ever-changing American family.

COVID - 19

COVID-19 vaccine: What parents need to know | Ask the Pediatrician

Your questions answered, including when kids can be vaccinated.

Fall Fun

Ask the Pediatrician: Tips for a fun and safe Halloween

Dr. Susanna Block also discusses road safety and seasonal affective disorder.