Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

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

Protect Your Child from Unhealthy Air Exposure

Fires are burning in southern California parents. Wind can blow considerable amounts of smoke to locations well outside of the impacted areas. How can parents keep their children safe from this smoke? READ MORE

Funny Things Kids Do at The Pediatrician’s Office

My job as a pediatrician provides me with a constant stream of smiles, because kids are just so funny! Here are a few fun stories my colleagues and I would like to share READ MORE

6 Steps to Help Your Child Have a Healthy Weight

You’re working hard to help your family be healthy. But with outside influences like social media, friends, and advertising, sometimes it can feel challenging to keep everyone eating healthy and staying active. These 6 tried and true habits can help you keep your kids at a healthy weight. READ MORE

Babies Need to Move

Too much time spent containers like jumpers, bouncers, and swings can slow a baby's development and cause problems later. Here's how to help your baby become strong and safely explore their world. READ MORE