Understanding Formula Choices
When other moms in a mother’s support group recently told my friend her use of formula to supplement her breast milk was like “feeding him fast food when you should b...
August 30, 2018
August 23, 2018Should You Say “Yes” to the Pet?
Are your kids begging you to get a pet? I’ve been there! Cats, dogs, guinea pigs, a hamster, chickens, even an octopus! We’ve had almost all possible childhood pets ...
August 16, 20187 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...
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.