September 2, 2021
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A Blog From Your Kaiser Permanente Physicians
July 15, 2021
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Health Issues, Uncategorized
Is Your Child Feeling Anxious?
My colleagues and I have seen an increase in the number of anxious children coming through our doors this past year. These kids have faced stress from the effects of COVID-19 on their families, friends, school routines, and social activities. They’ve heard news coverage of traumatic events such as wildfires, elections, and racial injustice. Their anxiety is understandable. Stress can cause kids to have physical... READ MORE
July 8, 2021
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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
June 2, 2021
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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
May 25, 2021
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Development