Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

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. READ MORE

Raising a Child to Have a Healthy Body Image

We all want our kids to feel good about themselves and have a positive self-image. How do we help them love what they see in the mirror? READ MORE

Questions Kids Ask

Kids ask so many questions. Some are funny, some embarrassing! How do you answer the tough ones? Start by asking what they already know and go from there. READ MORE

Summer Reading For Kids

Summer can be a time to develop new skills and have fun. Keep your kids reading to help them stay on track to return to school and do well in the fall! READ MORE

5 Steps to Stop Whining

Whining—that annoying way kids talk when they want something we aren’t giving them—drives everyone nuts. Try these 5 Steps to Stop Whining! READ MORE

Ear Infections in Kids

Ear infections are common in kids - they’re the leading reason children see a doctor and the number one reason they're prescribed an antibiotic. READ MORE

Why Spanking Is Not Okay

Spanking isn’t good for any child. Pediatricians at Kaiser Permanente and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree – spanking is a poor way to discipline a child. But parents often ask: Why not spank to teach a child right from wrong? READ MORE

8 Steps to an Effective Time-Out

Let’s face it, young kids misbehave at times. Starting from an early age they test their limits and ours. To deal with this, most parents (about 85% of us) have tried to use time-out as a discipline method. READ MORE