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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Learn how AI chatbots impact kids’ safety, social development, and learning. Get practical tips to guide healthy, balanced use of AI at home.

Kids and Chatbots: What Parents Should Know

Have you ever played with some of the popular AI chatbots out there? I’m a pediatrician, and I first heard about AI chatbots from some of my patients. Out of curiosity, I decided to explore a popular platform where you can “chat” with famous personalities. I found myself talking to the Wright Brothers about their inspiration for building the first airplane. I even asked “Snoop... READ MORE
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Why Spanking Is Not Okay

Spanking isn’t good for any child. Pediatricians at Kaiser Permanente and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree – spanking is a poor way to discipline a child. But parents often ask: Why not spank to teach a child right from wrong? READ MORE

The ABC and Ds of Vitamins for Babies

All babies need vitamins to grow and stay healthy. Parents are often surprised when we recommend a daily vitamin drop for their breastfed infant. While babies get plenty of vitamin A, B, and C through breast milk, they don’t usually get enough vitamin D. READ MORE
Is it normal for a baby to hiccup, sneeze, spit up, snore, sleep a lot, have green poop? Learn what’s normal and when to call your doctor.

Is It Normal for My Baby to…?

It’s amazing how much love we can feel for our babies—and remarkable how vulnerable that love can make us feel. Author Elizabeth Stone captured this feeling perfectly: “Making the decision to have a child—it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” It can be difficult to feel confident that this little part of you is... READ MORE
Practical childproofing tips to prevent falls, poisoning, burns, choking, and drowning hazards for babies and toddlers at home

Important and Easy Steps to Childproof Your Home

After so many years as a pediatrician, I’ve seen way too many injuries that could have been prevented. And after raising three kids, I understand how hard it can feel to keep them safe! You might be tempted to just cover them with a layer of bubble wrap to protect them. Instead, let’s look at some practical steps to childproof your home. Start childproofing by... READ MORE