Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

5 Steps to Stop Whining

Whining—that annoying way kids talk when they want something we aren’t giving them—drives everyone nuts. Try these 5 Steps to Stop Whining! READ MORE

Ear Infections in Kids

Ear infections are common in kids - they’re the leading reason children see a doctor and the number one reason they're prescribed an antibiotic. READ MORE

Teach Your Kids How to Stay Safe Around Strangers

Don’t avoid talking about stranger safety because you’re afraid of scaring your child. They already know that some things in life are scary. Talking about these things will make them feel more confident! READ MORE

My Baby Won’t Stop Crying! 

The hardest thing I’ve ever done? Not medical school or residency. Not parenting three teens. Hands down, the hardest was being a new mother with a colicky baby. It was beautiful to watch my young son grow, but every time he cried and couldn’t be consoled it brought me to my knees. What was wrong? Why couldn’t I help him? READ MORE

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