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October 22, 2024 In Parenting

Helping Your Child Talk Through Problems

Picture this. Your child arrives home from school looking stressed and sad, but when you try to talk with them about why—they clam up. Or you’ve finished dinner, cleaned the kitchen, and sent your kids off to bed but then one comes into your bedroom looking worried and tells you they’re having a problem with something. How do you help them?

October 14, 2024 In Safety

How to Save a Life? Keep Your Child Safe From Choking

My kids have choked and needed the Heimlich maneuver 3 times. That’s right, 3 times! Here's how to keep your kids safe from choking.

October 6, 2024 In Being Active, Healthy Eating

How to Help a Tween Have a Healthy Weight

How does a parent help a child who is overweight? Instead of talking to your children about weight and appearance, focus on how to be healthy.

September 26, 2024 In Family Life

Safe and Fun Sleepovers

When I was a kid, my best friend and I loved sleepovers. I remember one that ended badly, though. In those days, my bedroom was above the kitchen, up a narrow, iron spiral staircase. We were in my bedroom having fun – until the pillow fight.

September 19, 2024 In Health Issues

4 Reasons to Get Your Kids the Flu Shot This Year!

Most parents do protect their children with a flu shot every year - they know that the flu vaccine is still very important and potentially lifesaving for themselves and their family. Read on to learn 4 important reasons to get your kids vaccinated against the flu this year.

September 7, 2024 In Being Active

Let the Games Begin! 5 Tips for Keeping the Fun in Sports

Baseball, softball, swimming, water polo, gymnastics, dance, karate, basketball, football, lacrosse, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, field hockey, cross country, track, ice hockey – collectively, my kids have played 17 sports! My garage has been full of sports gear for years. I’ve spent countless hours driving to and from the field or gym, and watching games, meets, and races.

August 27, 2024 In Parenting

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?

August 10, 2024 In Infant Care

Baby Sleep Regression? Think of It as Progression

Your baby was sleeping fine for weeks and then suddenly they’re up multiple times each night. What happened? A friend may tell you, “They’re having a sleep regression!” This concept is popular, but research hasn’t supported the idea that your baby’s sleep may revert to an earlier stage of waking up more often

Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente