Your Baby at 13 Months
When your baby is 13 months old, you'll notice an explosion of new things they can do.
October 10, 2019
October 3, 20197 Things Pediatricians Want You to Know About the Flu
I’ve had influenza twice: The first time, I was pregnant and skipped my vaccine. Yup. That’s right – your blogging pediatrician.
September 30, 2019Stop Vaping e-cigs Now! Talk with Teens About Vaping Lung Disease and Injury
As the national news continues to report alarming increases in vaping-related severe lung disease, we here at Kaiser Permanente want to share warnings and updates with yo...
September 23, 2019Questions Parents Ask about the Flu Vaccine
Many parents take their kids to get vaccinated against the flu every fall. Some parents have questions about the flu vaccine.
September 19, 2019Help for Growing Pains in Your Child’s Legs
What are growing pains? When I was a resident training for a couple of months at a famous orthopedic hospital, I also had a 4-year-old son who complained some nights that...
September 16, 2019Getting Kids to Talk After School: Beyond "How Was Your Day?"
At the end of a long day at school, there’s nothing a kid wants to answer less than, “How was your day?” And yet, that’s what all of us parents ask. Why doesn’t...