I’m a pediatrician that works in an emergency room and I know what’s really dangerous. Your child is far more likely to be harmed by things you aren’t even thinking about. Here’s what makes my palms sweat… Read More
Teaching Your Child to Set the Table
Centuries ago a French courtier discovered that it is easier to concentrate on eating if one doesn’t have to look around for one’s fork or knife at each meal. Viola! systematized table setting was born. Read More
8 Tips for Avoiding Parental Exhaustion
Being a parent can be very rewarding. But it can also be exhausting! We’ve all had those days where nothing seems to go right and you feel like you can’t keep functioning as a proper parent. It happens to the best of us! Read More
Women, Why Do We Cut Each Other Down?
I would bet that there aren’t many of us who haven’t suffered at the hands of other women. Whether it be in the workplace, within your family unit, or in the preschool carpool line, I know that few are exempt from this behavior. I have vivid memories of bullying and intentional hurt that I still carry with me, even from nearly two decades ago. My guess is that this isn’t uncommon. Read More
Helping Our Autistic Son with Transitions
Junior is a very agreeable sort. He aims to please and is perfectly content to go with the flow for the most part. BUT. Like anybody else, he… Read More
What’s In A Kiss?
It’s been another stormy week on the social media front. This time in the headlines was the most shocking and offensive act a parent could possibly do – kiss their own child. Read More
4 Important Lessons I Learned Through Childbirth
I never expected childbirth– not actually meeting my child, but the physical act of bringing them into the world– to be one of my favorite, most defining life moments. I understand that many women don’t see it this way, and view it as solely a means to a beautiful end. That is okay! But as someone who is practicing finding teachers in the everyday, I realize that I learned a number of lessons in labor that apply to both childbirth and day-to-day life. Read More
Parenting is a Marathon: 5 Steps to Get Re-Energized
Raising a child takes so much out of us that we often sacrifice most everything else that’s important to us. But if we don’t stay connected to what keeps us inspired, we run dry. Read More
What Kids Will Remember Forever from Watching the Olympics With You
The Olympic Games can be such an inspiring and exciting time to watch TV as a family. But beyond the fantastic feats, breathtaking speed, and colorful outfits, there are plenty of opportunities to engage kids in deeper conversations… Read More
Explaining the News to Our Kids
Kids get their news from many sources, which are not always correct. Here are tips on how to talk about the news — and listen, too. Read More