November 11, 2019
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Family Life
A Blog from Your Kaiser Permanente Pediatricians in Northern California
September 30, 2019
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Health Issues
Stop Vaping e-cigs Now! Talk with Teens About Vaping Lung Disease and Injury
As the national news continues to report alarming increases in vaping-related severe lung disease, we here at Kaiser Permanente want to share warnings and updates with you. READ MORE
April 25, 2019
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Healthy Eating
Caffeine and Kids – A Look at the Numbers
Like many parents, I begin my day with a mug of strong coffee. Caffeine can help with the sleep deprivation that can come with the job of being a parent! But my caffeine habit isn’t something I worry much about – for the most part it’s considered safe for adults in moderation. But what about kids? READ MORE
July 19, 2018
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Health Issues
Tips for Talking to Kids About Alcohol
Many of us have given our young teen a sip of our wine or other drink – with the best intentions! We assumed allowing tastes of alcohol at home would demystify the experience of drinking. READ MORE
April 5, 2018
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Family Life
Surviving the Teenage Years? Keep Talking and 7 More Tips
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- 1
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