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…
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…
Moms: Stop Fears Before They Start
It’s part of a mom’s job to watch over her children’s health and wellness. And when kids don’t feel well, we nurture them back to health as best we can.…
De-stress Your Next Pediatrician 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…
Soothe Back-to-school Anxiety
Whether your child is off to kindergarten or college, the first day of school is often fraught with emotion. Moms and kids alike are flooded with excitement, anxiety, fear and…
Fast-track Your Morning Routine
Need a little extra shut-eye in the morning? (Don’t we all!) If you tend to hit the snooze button a few more times than you should, rest assured that you…