Wonder Parent

Must have books for Children

There is no doubt reading is important at every age. In my practice, I encourage parents to read to their newborns and continue the tradition for as many years as possible. The American Academy of Pediatrics has reported a link to brain development and parent-child reading prior to Kindergarten. Children who are read to, seem […]

Finishing my manuscript

Last week was definitely a challenging week for me. I felt tired, had a headache and slept way more than I typically do. When I started to develop some congestion and aches, I figured I contracted a virus. Doctors get sick too. The truth is, we get sick worst than most. We get exposed to […]

The Key To Potty Training

Ahh…. good ‘ole potty training. If you’re reading this post, it means you’re a devoted parent who has dedicated themselves to a diaper-less life. It also means you’re desperate and need help. I got you. Because I understand that toddlers are little dictators and deciding that the picky, chicken-nugget-only, tantrum-throwing-phase is also the perfect time […]

11 Fun Things to do in Beaver Creek (and why it’s a great trip for your family)

Several months ago, some friends told us about Beaver Creek. They described this cute town in Colorado. They said it’s “easily accessible” and a must-see. They insisted that we give it a try, as a great place to vacation and a great place to learn to ski. My husband and I are decent skiers, but […]

Having a baby in residency

It was July 1st of my intern year. I had just finished my first thirty-hour call. I was exhausted, and my confidence level was at an all-time low. Two ICU transfers, three bedside rounds and fifteen admissions later, I realized how much more I had left to learn to be an effective physician. As I […]

8 things kids can do at home instead of screen time

First of all, I’d like to start off by saying that this is a no-judgment zone. I don’t judge. Nearly everyone is guilty of allowing their kids too much screen time. It happens. Life happens. You are doing the best you can with what you have and that’s more than good enough. I don’t believe […]

Authentic Stove Top French Crepe Recipe

I love lazy Sunday mornings. The comfort that comes from not setting an alarm, and knowing we don’t have a jam-packed schedule to adhere to, has surprisingly become one of my guilty pleasures. Of course, as I type this, my 5 year old is rubbing herself all over me like a cat, reminding me of […]

A KID’S MIND

The following post is brought to you by my 9 year old kid. She has inserted herself into my blog life and has intrigued me by stating she would like to share with grown ups, what is in “A KID’S MIND”. So I’m allowing her free reign to write her very own first blog post. […]

Easy strawberry cookies

COOKIES!! Who doesn’t love cookies? Definitely not the children I have birthed, that’s for sure. I came home from work early the other day and had a few hours to kill before bedtime. Since my kids have recently been begging for more quality time with me , I opted to use this as an opportunity […]

The Birth of a Blog

Why starting a blog is more difficult than it sounds.

Do you have a picky eater? 5 mistakes you could be making

The Toddler Edition Picking eating has become a prevalent first world problem. Generations ago, our ancestors didn’t have the privilege of super grocery stores and fast food, so dinner time wasn’t a menu of options, it was just dinner time. Back then, the only options were eating or staying hungry. Nowadays, the approach to eating […]