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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Raising a Resilient Child

Raising a Resilient Child

I was raised by a single mother in New York City until I was about 13. During those early days, she worked and went to graduate school. I went to school and took the city bus home to a small apartment. It was a good life – with some challenges. As a parent now, I can see my mother would have protected me from these challenges if she could have.

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Parents’ FAQs about Childhood Vaccines

Parents’ FAQs about Childhood Vaccines

Many parents have questions about vaccines for their children. It’s important to put your thought and care into any decision that affects your child’s health. We recommend you start by talking with their doctor. As a pediatrician, I can tell you that we really want to take the time to answer your questions. You want what’s best for your child – and so do we! Here are some of parents’ most frequently asked questions about childhood vaccines.

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Doctor, Is This Rash Measles?!

Doctor, Is This Rash Measles?!

In an episode of the 2025 medical drama “The Pitt,” a team of doctors works to revive an unconscious 13-year old in a chaotic emergency room. The child is critically ill, and the doctors notice a fading rash on his body. They learn that his sister, who called 911 when she found him unresponsive, had also been sick with a rash but recovered. After finding...

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