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 […]
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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 […]
Read MoreIt 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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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