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…
5 Innovative Ways to Create a Memory Book
It’s no secret that life moves fast. One day, you’re sending your little one off to his first day of kindergarten, and then, suddenly, he’s leaving for college. To preserve…
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…
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…