Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

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

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