Children's healthDigestive healthPreventive care

When is it time to call the pediatrician?

All kids have the occasional tummy ache. In this Health Smarts video, Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann shares important tips for when your child's stomach pain merits a call to the pediatrician.


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  • Best emergency information to keep on hand

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  • Smart help for your child's constipation

  • Help your child learn to like the doctor

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  • Teach your kids to reduce stress & avoid burnout

  • When is it smart to serve fruit juice to a child?

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