So, this is my story on how a 2-hour trip to a local garden with our 13-year-old daughter and 16-year-old son reminded me to keep perspective in view when raising teens.
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As parents, we want to protect our little ones from harm and any cruel realities in our society. As an African American mother, wife, and pediatrician, I know firsthand this can be a difficult feat. My husband and I have conversations regularly with our boys to let them know what to do when they’re treated unfairly. We also build self-esteem by encouraging them to be proud of their heritage and history. We started these conversations during their preschool years, much sooner than I ever thought I’d have to.
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Nothing’s better at the end of a long day than enjoying a meal and talking together. But - meals with picky toddlers can be challenging. Here are 9 tips to help you enjoy them!
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News of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) can create worry in even the calmest parent.
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Around my house a cry of “Go clean your room!” is often met with heel-dragging and resistance.
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I seriously have the best job I can imagine! Why? Well, of course I love helping children stay healthy, supporting their parents, and watching them both grow through time.
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The mad dash from Thanksgiving through New Year’s can feel exhausting. Several important holidays, including Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, fall within this 6 week period.
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If you were a fly on the wall in my house last night, you would have witnessed this discussion.
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