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Q: My 2-month-old has a tan birthmark on her scalp with a dark dot. What is it and should I see a dermatologist?
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Myeongchan Kim
16 hours ago1 min read


Q: My toddler has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. What are the common causes of toddler insomnia?
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Myeongchan Kim
2 days ago2 min read


Q: How can I keep my baby cool and comfortable in her car seat during hot weather?
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Myeongchan Kim
3 days ago1 min read


Q: My 1-year-old's penis is swollen on one side after I carried him without a diaper. What should I do?
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Myeongchan Kim
4 days ago2 min read


Q: When is the best time for my baby's cleft foot surgery? One surgeon says 6 months, another says 1 year.
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Myeongchan Kim
5 days ago2 min read


Q: My 18-month-old isn't walking yet, but stands and cruises. Should I be worried?
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Myeongchan Kim
6 days ago2 min read


Post-Vaccination Fever in Babies: Why It Happens and What Parents Should Do
Written by Dr. Sam Ahn, MD (Family Medicine Specialist, Medical Contents Director of MoDoc AI) | 2025-11-24 Every parent knows the feeling: You've just taken your baby for their vaccinations to keep them healthy, and a few hours later, their forehead feels warm and they're fussy. Your heart sinks. Did something go wrong? Is your baby getting sick? As a pediatrician who deals with these concerns daily (and as a parent who's been there myself), I want to help you understand wha
Sam Ahn
6 days ago4 min read


Q: My 4-month-old's sleep has gotten worse. He wakes frequently at night and has short naps. What can I do to help him sleep better?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 232 min read


Q: My 6-week-old baby's tummy makes a lot of noise. Is this normal, and could it be colic?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 221 min read


Q: I'm an introverted parent who needs 'me time.' Does this make me a bad mom?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 211 min read


Q: My 13-week-old baby gets stiff, jumps, and has strong reflexes. Should I be worried about his soft spot?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 202 min read


Q: My 9-month-old grandson's head circumference is in the 7th percentile. Should we be worried?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 191 min read


Winter's Silent Threat: Why Your Child Keeps Getting Sick
Written by Dr. Sam Ahn, MD (Family Medicine Specialist, Medical Contents Director of MoDoc AI) | 2025-11-19 You're doing everything right—humidifier running, hand washing, nutritious meals—yet every winter, your child catches one cold after another. As a pediatrician, I hear this frustration daily. The hidden culprit? Hidden Dehydration. Here's what catches parents off guard: In winter, we lose moisture with every breath in dry, heated air, but cold weather dulls our thirst s
Sam Ahn
Nov 182 min read


Q: My 5-month-old wants to eat everything I eat. Is their system strong enough for solid food?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 182 min read


Q: My baby rolls onto her stomach to sleep but can't roll back yet. Is this safe?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 171 min read


Q: How can I manage my child's complex febrile seizures, especially the fear of them happening at night?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 142 min read


Q: Why does my toddler fight sleep every night, staying up until after 10 pm?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 132 min read


Q: My baby has a fever and red, itchy eyes after malaria treatment. Is the malaria back or is it something new?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 122 min read


Q: Why is one side of my body still swollen 3 months after giving birth?
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Myeongchan Kim
Nov 112 min read


Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Again? A Doctor Dad's Guide to the HFMD Surge
Written by Dr. Sam Ahn, MD (Family Medicine Specialist, Medical Contents Director of MoDoc AI) | 2025-11-11 If you're reading this, you've probably received another HFMD notification from daycare. States including Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, and New Jersey report cases surging 4-5 times higher than last year. As both physician and parent, I've been on both sides of this exhausting cycle. Why This Keeps Happening Think of your child's immune system as a student learning new
Sam Ahn
Nov 102 min read
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