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A Blog from Your Kaiser Permanente Pediatricians in Northern California

Why Talk to Your Children About Racism?
June 2, 2021 In Family Life

Why Talk to Your Children About Racism?

As parents, we want to protect our little ones from harm and any cruel realities in our society. As an African American mother, wife, and pediatrician, I know firsthand this can be a difficult feat. My husband and I have conversations regularly with our boys to let them know what to do when they’re treated unfairly. We also build self-esteem by encouraging them to be proud of their heritage and history. We started these conversations during their preschool years, much sooner than I ever thought I’d have to. READ MORE
What Do New Fathers Need to Know?
May 8, 2021 In Family Life

What Do New Fathers Need to Know?

On a long plane flight recently, I started talking with the man next to me. He and his wife were expecting their first baby – due in just 3 months – and he was excited to get home to her. She was enjoying pregnancy and preparing for life with a baby.    He turned to me after describing all this and said earnestly: “What do I need to know?" READ MORE
Your 6-Year-Old
April 29, 2021 In Development

Your 6-Year-Old

Although your 6-year-old child may seem very grown up as they head off to a day at school or to a play date without you, they still need your support very much. They’ll be developing relationships with friends and teachers, but you are their main source of companionship and affection. They’ll still want to play with you too. READ MORE