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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Reading From The Start

We know the more books a parent reads to them, the more words a young child learns. Studies show that kids who get lots of books, songs, and conversations from parents each day have a much more extensive vocabulary than those who don't. READ MORE
Father and son playing football

Why Playing with Your Kids Is Important

One evening during a family vacation while I was cooking dinner, my kids were out playing on the beach. One of them yelled up at me – “Come play, Mom!”    My first instinct was to say I was too busy. But something held me back, some sense of time passing too quickly made me pause and say:   “Play what?” READ MORE
advice for new parents from a pediatrician

Advice to New Parents – From a Pediatrician

Congratulations! Welcome to the world of parenthood, where much is to be discovered—both about yourself and your new little one. While I can't promise smooth sailing, I can say that it will be the most unforgettable ride you'll ever take. Here are my top 10 tips to survive the first year of parenthood. READ MORE
Tips for motivating kids with reward charts

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
When is the best time to pierce your child's ears?

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