How do you do it? I don’t know how you do it. Chances are you’ve heard these words before. You may have even been the one to speak them. Some may find questions or remarks like these quite rude or irritating. I, however do not. I mean we’ve all wondered it at some point in…
Bottle Weaning: Why, When, and How
As promised, I’m back today to talk about bottle weaning. On Friday, I shared one of my tips on how to get your newly minted one year old to happily drink whole milk. Bottle weaning is a conversation I have at least twice a day in clinic. It’s a common concern among parents and pediatricians…
Dr.Mom Tip: Weaning From Formula to Whole Milk
It’s Friday afternoon, encroaching on the evening here, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. I get this question a lot in clinic: how should I switch my baby from formula to whole milk? The first birthday for your baby is a monumental milestone indeed. Along with all she has accomplished in the first year,…
Not Such a Childish Wish
A loved one recently passed away. A dear, sweet woman who many called Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. To Big Brother and Little Sister, she was Great Grandma and though their time with her was short, their questions about her are numerous. There was no longer avoiding the questions: What happens when you die? Why…
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The ABCs of Preventing Back to School Illnesses
So I have a new gig, one I’m very excited about. You can now find me writing a weekly column for The Sacramento Bee in their family section on Tuesdays. This week was my debut column and I give you the low down on those back to school bugs and how to prevent, recognize, and…
On First Grade, Fear, and Trust
So Big Brother starts first grade tomorrow. First grade. I’ll give it a moment to sink in. I know, I know…that’s what kids do, they grow up and move on. Not incredibly shocking. But…it’s first grade. I thought kindergarten was a huge milestone…and it was. Somehow though, I found solace in the fact that he…
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Fevers in Children…To Treat or not to Treat
Dear Dr.Mom My 13 month old daughter has a fever, should I give her a fever reducer? I’ve been hearing so many conflicting opinions. What should I do? —Yuliya Fever is one of those things in our children that triggers a natural response from us as mothers…we want to treat it. Even I have been…
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