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6 things a dad pediatrician won’t let his kids do
A disclaimer: I did most of these things when I was a child. But my experiences as a pediatrician in ...
Motherhood myths that are bringing you down
1) Taking my baby outside will make her sick. – This is a theory that goes back many generations and ...
5 home remedies that can do more harm than good
Some of grandma’s home remedies actually work—but occasionally they do more harm than good. Here are the top five home ...
Raising Bilingual Children – Si! Por favor
I’m raising my children to be bilingual in English and Spanish. Currently they are 30 months and 8 months old ...
Does Red Food Dye Cause ADHD or Hyperactivity?
Many parents say they have cured their kids from ADHD by removing artificial colors from their diet, especially Red Dye ...
Are Parents’ Expectations Too High?
With fall being just around the corner and school already started, as parents we restart our jobs as “chauffeurs” – ...
The road to academic success is paved with sleep
The following is a guest post from Dr. James Kemp, co-director of the sleep center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital ...
Turn off the TV, Mom and Dad!
My two-year-old has recently become more interested in the television and tablet. In some ways it has been a blessing ...
Writing a birth plan: 10 essential tips from a pediatrician and mom of 5
When a laboring mom arrives at the hospital with a birth plan, nurses often roll their eyes and smirk, especially ...