Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Making a Mess in the Kitchen? Why Cooking with Kids is Worth It

Teaching your kids to cook is one of the best (and most fun) ways to connect as a family, while also giving them skills they need for life. And if you put a little time in now, they will end up genuinely helping you later on! READ MORE

Sleep Training Your Baby – Is It Right for Your Family?

Is your otherwise healthy baby keeping you up all night? If so, you’re exhausted and so are they. If your baby is over 4 to 6 months, it may be time to consider sleep training the baby – so everyone can get some rest! READ MORE

Teens and Eating Disorders: How to Cope with Anorexia, Bulimia

Are you concerned that your preteen or teenager may have an eating disorder? You aren’t alone. Here's what you should do if you think your child may have an eating disorder. READ MORE

Knuckle Cracking and Other Annoying Habits

Cracking your knuckles or other joints occurs when stretching releases normal gases that exist in the joint space. Stretching out the joint creates a vacuum and generates a popping sensation and sound. While some people find this a satisfying sensation, it is not in any way beneficial to the body. READ MORE

4 Ways to Teach Young Children that “Love is Respect”

To prevent dating violence, teens need to know that love isn’t just about how they feel. It’s also about how they’re treated and how they treat others. We want them to really understand that “love is respect.” But this message doesn’t have to wait until kids are teens! It’s important for young children, too. READ MORE

The Hidden Dangers of Hot Chips

My son recently came home from his first soccer practice showing off his bright neon orange jersey.  “We might be named the Flaming Hot Cheetos!” he proudly announced. His smile quickly faded as he qualified, “I know, I know, Mom - you don’t like hot chips.” Here’s why he anticipated my reaction. READ MORE

Does Playing in the Cold Give You a Cold?

Being cold does not give you a cold. You only get a cold if you are exposed to a virus! So bundle the kids up and let them play - outside. READ MORE

“Gentle Parenting” Really Isn’t So Controversial: 8 Steps to Make it Work

Gentle parenting is about maintaining authority with kindness and works if you're clear about the rules and consequences, and follow through. READ MORE