7 Tips to Calm Back to School Jitters
Be it kindergarten, middle school or high school, the start of school can cause jittery feelings in our kids. I have seen it in my own kids and in kids I see in my office...
A Blog from Your Kaiser Permanente Pediatricians in Northern California
August 16, 2018
August 9, 2018The News About Eczema
It sounds like the old riddle about a newspaper – what’s black and white and read all over? – but a bit different. What’s red and itchy and dry all over? Eczema!...
August 2, 2018The Big Deal About Breastfeeding
Recently, a couple came to see me for their first baby’s 2-week checkup. They were happy and tired. The baby was beautiful and gaining weight well. The mom reported tha...
July 26, 2018Feeding a Picky Eater? Don’t Worry Too Much!
Parents worry about their children. Believe me, raising 3 kids has made this clear! I also know that fretting about what and how much our kids eat will backfire....
July 19, 2018Tips for Talking to Kids About Alcohol
Many of us have given our young teen a sip of our wine or other drink – with the best intentions! We assumed allowing tastes of alcohol at home would demystify the expe...
July 12, 2018TV Dinners and Coloring Outside the Parenting Lines
As we stood at my kitchen counter, my friend said, “You ought to write about it. Makes you seem human, you know?” So, in the spirit of self-disclosure inspired by a...