Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Understand Your Child’s Temperament to Make Parenting Easier

From the start, my 3 children have been very different – even when I was pregnant with them they felt different. One kicked and rolled constantly, one was so still he worried me … and one, well she just made me eat a lot of donuts! READ MORE

Pizza for Dinner? 8 Tips to Making It Healthier

In my post on eating dinner together as a family, I admit that sometimes I cut corners by ordering pizza for dinner. During an interview with the group Thriving Schools, I also mentioned surviving the work-kid juggle by ordering pizza at times. I was asked about the wisdom of these admissions. READ MORE

Is My Child Being Bullied?

As a parent, you can help talk with your child about bullying. By having daily, open talks with your child of any age, they may be more likely to come to you with concerns if they witness bullying or are directly involved in it. Ask open-ended questions about their day, friends, school, and feelings. Encourage your kids to stand up for their friends and report to a teacher or adult if they see someone involved in bullying. READ MORE

Eating Disorders in Teens

A teen with an eating disorder (ED) may be preoccupied with food, body shape, and size. They may experience distressing emotions and thought patterns. They may have a distorted image of their body, believing they’re much larger than they actually are. READ MORE

My Child is Still Coughing!

Frustrated parents, worried about back-to-back illnesses, often wonder when they should be concerned about their child’s constant coughing. READ MORE

Is My Child Growing Well?

One of my favorite things about well-child visits with kids of all ages is reviewing growth curves with their family. It’s a privilege to watch a child grow from an infant into a teenager! Your pediatrician uses growth curves as a tool to understand your child’s growth. There are different growth charts based on age and gender assigned at birth. The most commonly used growth... READ MORE

Holiday Travel Tips for Families

The busy holiday travel season is upon us! It’s an exciting time, but after the past few years of pandemic-related restrictions, traveling with little ones can feel daunting. The good news is that with a little preparation, families of young children can travel more smoothly.  READ MORE

Is Your Child Too Sick For School? Here’s How to Know

It can be so hard to know when a child is well enough for school or - too sick to go! While your decision must involve a healthy dose of common sense, here are some basic guidelines to help you. READ MORE