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May 22, 2026 In Health Issues

Is Your Child Feeling Anxious?

My colleagues and I have seen an increase in the number of anxious children coming through our doors in recent years. These kids have faced stress from the effects of COVID-19 on their families, friends, school routines, and social activities. They’ve heard news coverage of traumatic events such as wildfires, elections, and racial injustice. Their anxiety is understandable. Stress and anxiety is rising in kids...

May 18, 2026 In Safety

Gun Safety

A gun in a home with a curious child is a dangerous, and possibly lethal, combination. Since 2020, firearm injuries have been the leading cause of death among children and teenagers in the U.S. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to reduce the risks our children encounter. This includes safely storing any firearms we have, monitoring the environments our children visit, and preventing exposure...

May 11, 2026 In Infant Care

Your Baby’s Head – Soft Spots and Flat Areas?

Most babies aren’t born with nice round-shaped heads. Rather than looking like the cartoon characters Boss Baby or Jack Jack, real babies have skulls with lumps, bumps, and soft spots. It can look a bit concerning if you don’t know what you are looking at!

May 1, 2026 In Healthy Eating

Does My Child Need to Take a Vitamin?

Does giving your child vitamins help keep them healthy? Or, as a friend put it, does it “just make them have expensive pee?”

April 24, 2026 In Health Issues

Is a Midwife Right for Your Pregnancy?

Choosing a maternity care provider is a big decision during pregnancy. More families are considering Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) because they offer caring, personalized, and evidence-based support for healthy pregnancies and positive births. This guide explains what CNMs do, how they help during pregnancy and birth, and why many people choose midwifery care. What does a Certified Nurse Midwife do? A Certified Nurse Midwife is...

April 12, 2026 In Health Issues

Cold or Allergies in Kids? How to Tell the Difference

Not sure if your kid has a lingering cold or seasonal allergies? Learn the key differences and when to call your pediatrician.

April 7, 2026 In Safety

Home Safety for Your Growing Child

Once both of my kids were in elementary school, they started doing things more independently – showering on their own, walking to school together, sometimes even assembling their own PB&J for lunch. But the night my daughter slipped on a wet floor getting into the shower was a sobering reminder that parental supervision – and babyproofing the home – is never really finished, even after...

April 3, 2026 In Infant Care

How to Calm a Crying Baby

All babies cry some, and some cry a lot. Others have colic and cry for hours straight most evenings. No matter which kind of baby you have, the crying is hard on both of you!

Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente