Dr. Pamela Middleton
Pediatrics
Newport Beach, CA
41 years experience female
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SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
33 Answers
39 Agrees
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Pediatrics 41 years experience
Inadequate gut flora: Gut dysbiosis can present as digestive problems, allergies, asthma and eczema. If untreated it can lead to behavioral and psychiatric problems such as... Read More
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Until they finish : If your children are in a safe environment let them play as long as they wish or until the street lights come on :-).
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Bike carrier: Use a baby bike carrier specific for the type of bike that you have.
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Yes: Offer regular foods and if child refuses to eat, excuse him/her from the table without making a big fuss. When the child gets hungry offer the same fo... Read More
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Be calm: Talk to your child in a calm, low voice. Explain to him how you expect him to behave. Do not scream or lose your temper.
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Look for zinc oxide: The best sunscreens are zinc oxide based. Zinc oxide reflects the sun and is not abosrbed into the child's skin.
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Yes: Psychotherapy and homeopathy may help.
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Time for a bed: Once your toddler can crawl out of the crib it is time to transition to a child's bed.
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You can't: This is normal. Your toddler is discovering his/her body.
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Be supportive: Ask your child if there is something specific that scares him about the dark. Try to reassure him but use a nightlight until this fear resolves.
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Digestive problems: Gut dysbiosis can present as digestive problems, allergies, asthma and eczema. If untreated it can lead to behavioral and psychiatric problems such as... Read More
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Abx will not help: Colds are caused by viruses which cannot be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics should be reserved for bacterial infections. If antibiotics are pres... Read More
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Yes: Poor posture can affect spinal development.
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Sometimes: It depends on the food. There is a great benefit in feeding children certain organic fruits and vegetables because some are high in pesticide content.... Read More
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Keep trying: Another way to incorporate green veggies into your toddler's diet is to add them to smoothies. If you make a smoothie with fruit and veggies your todd... Read More
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No: Do not turn on the tv. Limit the amount of tv that your toddler watches during the day and do not allow him to watch tv at 4am.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Are there any long term consequences to two brothers fighting all of the time, they are 12 and 13yo?

Dr. Pamela Middletonanswered
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No: Not if this is normal sibling interaction and they get along fairly well in between their arguments.
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It depends: A small child should never be left alone with any size dog. However a well trained large dog should not be a problem if the child is not alone with th... Read More
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Natural: Stevia is a natural sweetener that is healthy. Raw honey can also be used in moderation for children over 12 months old.
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Boost immunity: A baby's immunity can be boosted naturally by optimal nutrition. Breastfeeding until one year of age is highly recommended. A breastfeeding mom should... Read More
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Protective clothing: Babies should wear hats and protective clothing when exposed to the sun. Direct exposure to the sun should be avoided. If the baby is over 6 months of... Read More
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Stranger anxiety: Your child is experiencing stranger anxiety which is a normal developmental phase. Reassure your child that the new person will not hurt him/her but s... Read More
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No: Hearing two languages is totally appropriate for a child and will enhance the development of both those languages.
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Set a schedule: Figure out how much time is required for homework then set a schedule that includes family and fun time along with the time required to complete homew... Read More
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Possibly: Over time this exposure can lead to health problems if coupled with unhealthy habits. Therefore your family should maintain a healthy lifestyle includ... Read More
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No: Children with Asperger syndrome have impairment with social interaction but are not violent.
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No: It is not necessary to buy all organic food. There are certain fruits and vegetables that have a high pesticide content (go to www.Ewg.Org to see list... Read More
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Keep him busy: You will need lots of games, books, toys, etc. To keep him occupied during the trip.
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Can mean anything: Natural is generally a marketing term to make one think that something is healthy or wholesome. However, many times this is not the case.
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Homeopathic remedies: He can take homeopathic cough medicine or honey for cough, saline drops for congestion, natural immune boosters, healthy foods(no sweet, sugary foods)... Read More
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Boost immunity: The immune system acts to defend against colds. It can also help to decrease the length and/or severity of cold symptoms. Therefore if you are at the ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Middleton is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Middleton is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Graduated 1995MD
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
MD
Residency
Children's Hospital
Awards
HealthTap Founding Doctor
Affiliations
Holistic Pediatric Association
Newport Concierge Pediatarics
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