7 Back-to-school Essentials for a Healthier New Year
With summer coming to an end and the first day of school on the horizon, now’s the time for back-to-school shopping. Along with the usual notebooks and pens, experts recommend…
Be Back-to-school Prepared: Your Weekly Attack Plan
There’s no question that the transition from summer to the start of the school year can be a tumultuous time for parents and children. But it doesn’t have to be:…
Stop Back-to-School Stress
It’s that time of year again: Summer’s coming to a close, which means that the first day of school is around the corner. Whether your children are starting at a…
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…
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…
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…
Hugs and Kisses: Nature’s Perfect Cold Remedy
As a parenting expert, I often teach one simple, free way to get your kids to stress less, fend off colds, and sleep more soundly. It sounds too good to…
8 Foolproof Ways to Soothe a Sick Child
No mom wants her child to feel miserable — and the common cold can really wipe a kid out! Fortunately, combining a few simple moves with time-tested remedies can help…
9 Ways Dads Can Benefit Kids’ Health
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…