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Tanya Altmann

Current: is a leading medical authority, parenting expert and best-selling author. A working mother and UCLA-trained pediatrician, Dr. Tanya is a designated spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, communicating complicated medical issues into easily understood concepts and stays on the cutting edge through her position as a Clinical Instructor at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA and her busy pediatric practice.

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Videos:
  • Flu shots for kids: Keeping your family healthy this winter

    What's the latest buzz about the flu shot? Did Bill Maher really say we're "idiots" if we get one? Why are so many pregnant women saying "no" to the vaccine? Read more of the latest flu news and join our Parents Ask experts, Dr. Bob Sears, Dr. Tanya Altmann and Dr. Scott Cohen to find out what you need to know first.

  • Sleeping through the night: How to help your baby get a good night's rest.

    "Will my baby ever start sleeping through the night?" is a common lament from parents of newborns.  Our  experts, Elizabeth Pantley, Ann Corwin MD and Tanya Altmann MD weigh in on this topic, assuring parents that yes, sleep will come and offering them advice and solutions for finding their way to a good night's rest. 

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