I think we can all agree that mom guilt is just part of life when you’re a mom. In fact, that first pang of pregnancy isn’t nausea, it’s mommy guilt in its earliest form. Did I have those two glasses of wine while I was (unknowingly) pregnant? Ever since those early days as a mother,…
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Stranger Safety and Doing Our Best
I cannot deny what has been foremost on my mind throughout the day, and now, during this late hour, when I mean to be sleeping. I am thinking about this poor child in New York. The one abducted and killed by a stranger. It’s horrific, tragic, and heart wrenching. It makes me think of my…
What I am Loving About My Kids Right Now
Every age and developmental stage of our children has those moments. Those moments you wish would last forever. They do something new or completely adorable and you’re keenly aware that those moments are indeed fleeting. So you cling to them, bask in them, and cherish them. Of course, each stage also has those moments that…
Ask Dr.Mom on KCRA 3
I’m thrilled to announce that yesterday, I completed my first TV segment with Deirdre Fitzpatrick on KCRA, my 58. This is a Ask Dr.Mom segment in which viewers can submit their burning pediatric questions to Deirdre on her facebook site, or on the KCRA-3 facebook site. Yesterday, I answered three questions from viewers regarding picky…
She Jumped Right In
I never saw it coming. She jumped right in. Just the day before she was awash with tears, apprehension, and fear of the unknown. “I don’t want to go to swimming class!” Followed by crying and huge crocodile tears. She did really well during her swim lesson in spite of her tense anticipation. I was…
The Toddler Who Refuses to Nap
Toddlers and not napping are three words that never go well together. And yet, right around the ripe old age of two, many children start to put up quite the fight when it comes to naptime. Does this mean they don’t need a nap? Should I make my child take a nap? Help, my toddler…
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8 Truths About Vacation with Kids
1. It takes two days to fully give in to vacation mode, so plan accordingly. This is how long it takes to deprogram yourself from the schedule and rules that seem so important when you’re at home. 2. Then, it will take two full weeks to “un-vacation” yourself. Hence, the suitcases remain half packed and…
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