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Parenting Advice From Your Physicians at Kaiser Permanente

Kids and Chatbots: What Parents Should Know

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...

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Emptying the Nest

Emptying the Nest

This time of year, many parents have kids beginning their senior year of high school. Others are sending their newly graduated kids off to the next phase of their life, to college or elsewhere. During this time, it is absolutely normal for parents to be feeling a rollercoaster of emotions. Excitement? Pride? Worry? Sadness? Yup - I have felt all these feels each time one of mine has prepared to fly out of our home.

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Is My Child Depressed?

Is My Child Depressed?

Depression is persistent sadness or low mood and loss of interest that interferes with daily activities. While you might attribute this to your child “going through a phase” or having changing hormones, it may be depression. Depression lasts even after circumstances change for the better.

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