Disclaimer: If you have an emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. An emergency medical condition is any of the following: (1) a medical condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to your health or body functions or... READ MORE
Author Cheryl Strayed wrote in an essay that, “Mothering is absurdly hard and profoundly sweet.” This has been the mother of all truth for me – teens take everything you have to give, bringing you to the edges of your personality and absolutely to your knees. READ MORE
My kids were wild the other night. Just wild. All the hoopla ended with the calm, easy-going middle child in tears. Her brothers had gotten out of control with some “fun” they were having while she was studying for finals. READ MORE
Two of my patients, who are siblings, came into the office recently with their parent for checkups. I was a bit late coming into see them, so I started off with the all too familiar apology. Then we chatted about the weather, summer books, movies, and camps. READ MORE
I have a running joke with a good friend about how many times her children have been tested for strep throat. Many – and they’ve never actually had it! It’s fun to tease, but honestly, I get it. How’s a parent to know when a sore throat is strep throat? And isn’t it scary not to treat strep throat? Here are some of the responses to common questions I often share in my office – and with my best friends: READ MORE
From the first time your child gets an ear infection to when they first borrow your car keys – we’re here for you. Your pediatricians at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California created this blog to offer you support and guidance when you need them. READ MORE
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