Host the Best Summer Party of the Year
Summertime’s the season for backyard barbecues and parties. It’s all family fun in the sun, but the planning process can also get stressful. You can still pull off a fabulous…
Family Movie Night: Best 15 Movies of All Time
Family movie nights are one of the most fun and affordable ways to spend time together. But choosing a flick the whole crew agrees on can be a struggle! To…
How Dads Keep Kids Healthy
It’s no surprise that positive parenting affects a child’s health and happiness. Countless studies have shown powerful benefits of dad’s participation in children’s development: Kids of highly involved fathers score…
Keep Your Kids Happy — With Allergies
For many kids, this time of year can be frustrating. They want to run outside and play, but the pollen count leaves them sniffling, sneezing and wheezing. What can you…
De-stress Your Next Doctor’s Visit
Going to the doctor’s office can be a stressful occasion for the whole family. As a pediatrician, I want to make sure that the kids I take care of are…
At what point is it necessary to call a doctor when my child is not feeling well?
When your little one is sniffling and sneezing, it’s sometimes hard to know what to do. While most bugs clear up on their own, sometimes an illness can turn into…
Parenting Strategies: Your Cold and Flu Season Survival Kit
Your medicine cabinet is stocked with acetaminophen, throat lozenges and saline spray for your little one’s next cold. While that can help with symptoms, they don’t do much to comfort…
Enjoy Breakfast as a Family
You’ve heard the saying so many times it seems trite: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But even though it may be cliche, nutritionists will tell you…
10 Tricks to Stay Positive in Stressful Times
When everyone in your family is down for the count with colds and the flu, you’re often the one who continues to be the family cheerleader. But keeping a positive…
Smart Parenting Strategies for Family Travel
Where are you planning on spending the holidays? According to a recent national survey, more than 40 percent of families are planning on packing their bags. Unfortunately, traveling can leave…