When one of my sons is focusing hard he chews on something – often his T-shirt collar or his earbuds. Another cracks his knuckles. These habits drive me nuts!
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It's the time of year again when your doctor recommends your family get the flu vaccine. If you went to the pediatrician recently, they likely asked you to protect your child with a flu vaccine. And I bet they doubled down and asked you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. I agree with this recommendation - any child six months or older should have both vaccines!
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I recently asked a group of pediatricians what 3 pieces of advice they wish all new parents knew. Life with a newborn can be surprisingly hard – what might make things easier? And how can new parents help keep their babies safer? The answers were remarkably consistent. We, pediatricians, seem to think alike!
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When my kids were toddlers, bedtime was usually pretty rough! At the end of a full day of child-care, my kids would often dissolve into tears, start screaming, and need hugs all at the same time while I tried to get their pajamas on and their teeth brushed. As a parent, trying to navigate this mix of emotions at bedtime – or any time of...
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This time of year, many parents have kids beginning their senior year of high school. Others are sending their newly graduated kids off to the next phase of their life, to college or elsewhere. During this time, it is absolutely normal for parents to be feeling a rollercoaster of emotions. Excitement? Pride? Worry? Sadness? Yup - I have felt all these feels each time one of mine has prepared to fly out of our home.
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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.
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When winter is feeling endless and it seems like the rain and snow will never stop most of us dream of summer days. Long, relaxed summer days seem like a charm!
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While providing breast milk for your baby is natural and the healthiest choice for your baby, it’s often not easy on you, especially if you return to work.
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