Paging Dr. Mom
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A personal blog with parenting stories and advice from an ER doctor mama. I am Christina Long. This blog came out from my experiences as a mom now to 3 girls (ages 2, 4, and 6yrs) and as an Emergency Medicine physician ("ER doctor") for the past 11 years.
Paging Dr. Mom
1y ago
I am home today with my middle daughter who is sick for what feels like the 15th time this winter (technically Spring, but doesn't feel like it in Chicago!). Can you relate? This year has been SO BAD for illnesses. Post ..read more
Paging Dr. Mom
1y ago
The main purpose of my page as an ER doc and mom is to raise awareness for common, preventable injuries and deaths in children. Furniture, TV and appliance tip-over injuries and deaths are a big one. Too many families ei ..read more
Paging Dr. Mom
1y ago
According to the CDC, in 2019, over 600 children under age 12 years of age died in a motor vehicle accident and over 91,000 were injured. The use of car seats reduces the risk of injury up to 80% and the use of a booster ..read more
Paging Dr. Mom
1y ago
I don't know where you live, but in the Midwest where I have always lived, it is scorching hot and humid all summer, friggin cold for the longest winter ever, and Spring and Fall weather make up about 30 days of our year ..read more
Paging Dr. Mom
1y ago
Find out what items I consider to be on the must-have list of things to keep in your car to keep you and your children safe ..read more
Paging Dr. Mom
1y ago
There is nothing more anxiety-provoking than being pregnant, and being a parent comes second. I have had many sleepless nights due to my mind wandering "Did I lock all the doors? Did I set the alarm? Did I turn off the s ..read more
Paging Dr. Mom
1y ago
May is water safety month and I am passionate about the topic. According to the CDC, approximately 10 victims die EVERY DAY from accidental drowning; 1 in 5 of these are under age 14 years old. Drowning peaks in tho ..read more