Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

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

Understanding RSV – Video

RSV is a common contagious respiratory virus that we typically see during the winter months. This year, RSV started much earlier than usual, and it’s spreading faster. Children who were masked and distanced for the past two winters, now have little immunity to the virus. So, a greater number of kids are susceptible to catching it and spreading it quickly. There is no evidence that we are facing a stronger new or contagious strain of RSV. READ MORE

Making Sense of RSV – Your FAQs Answered

RSV is a common contagious respiratory virus that typically causes illness during the winter months. READ MORE

Baby Led or Parent Fed?

Parents typically have many questions about how to transition their babies from feeding only milk to including solid foods. It’s a fun and important stage that you understandably want to get right! READ MORE

Are Sports Supplements Safe for Teens?

While exercise is a great thing for nearly everyone, nutritional supplements aren’t the safest nor healthiest way to achieve athletic goals.  READ MORE