Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Reward Charts Work! 9 Tips for Success

Some worry that reward charts focus too much on external rewards and won’t help kids develop internal motivation. While this concern is understandable, when used thoughtfully, sticker charts can foster internal motivation, too. A sticker chart is most effective at encouraging small behavior changes over a short period. READ MORE

First Tooth to Full Smile: Caring for Your Child’s Teeth

Caring for your child's teeth doesn't have to be a battle. By starting early and making dental care a regular part of your routine, you're giving them a gift that lasts a lifetime—a strong, confident smile. READ MORE

6 Tips to Keep Kids Safe Online

Kids are spending much more time online – and digital platforms can be used for both positive and negative purposes. Try these tips for online safety. READ MORE

Ear Piercing – Tips from a Pediatrician

When is the best time to pierce your child's ears? My own daughter started asking for ear piercing around age 4, but I knew it wasn’t the “right” time for her. Some days, even getting clothes on or hair brushed after a bath resulted in meltdowns; I couldn’t imagine trying to add cleaning piercing sites to the mix.   READ MORE

Sepsis: Is Your Child’s Fever or Illness a Medical Emergency?

Sometimes your child's fever or illness is a sign something serious is going on. How to know when to worry a child might have sepsis. READ MORE

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

As parents, we do everything possible to keep our kids safe – using car seats, keeping up with vaccinations, having them wear helmets, and more. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – a reminder to us all, doctors and parents alike, to focus our attention on keeping our kids safe from the dangers of abuse and neglect. READ MORE

Parenting Resources: Our Top Recommendations

I recently worked with a team of pediatricians and health educators to create a list of resources to help you navigate the parenting path, answer your questions, and give you support. READ MORE

What is a Midwife?

There are many reasons to choose to work with a midwife - starting with keeping you and your baby as healthy as possible. READ MORE