Peter W. Welty, M.D., F.A.A.P.
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April 30, 2012My Baby Needs That Sleep Time Bottle
She simply will not fall asleep unless she has that bottle with her in bed. Surely there can be no harm in that. Or is there?
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March 26, 2012
The Transitional Object
Does your child have a “security blanket” that comforts him like nothing else? How important to your little one is that object?
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August 29, 2011
Amenorrhea
A mother brought her 16-year-old daughter in for an annual check-up. The young lady was a ballet student in her high school, as well as a dancer for the local dance company theartre. Both mother and daughter were concerned that she had not had her period in over six months.
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March 28, 2011
Halitosis
Halitosis in a young child may be due to mouth breathing or thumb sucking. A thorough examination should provide the cause of this chronic bad breath.
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April 26, 2010
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Separation anxiety disorder has an impact on the entire family. It is imperative that parents get involved in the child's treatment.
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March 29, 2010
Halitosis
Bad breath in a young child needs to be addressed. The most common causes are chronic mouth breathing or thumb sucking.
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February 22, 2010
Read Aloud To Your Baby And Young Child
Dr. Welty looks at the importance of reading to your infant and young child.
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July 13, 2009
Dangers of Swimming Pools
Prevention of drowning can be altered two ways: better supervision and more effective barriers.
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January 26, 2009
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October 13, 2008Your Teen Decides To Quit Smoking: What Can A Parent Do To Help?
Dr. Welty explores useful tips for helping your teen kick the habit.