Today’s Ask Dr.Mom is all about the dreaded tantrum. We have all found ourselves in the midst of this great storm at one time or another, and unfortunately toddlers aren’t the only ones prone to them. One reader had this question: Dear Dr.Mom Is it normal for a five year old to have tantrums? –Joey…
Kindness Matters
When someone asks me (usually, it’s my husband) what I wish for our children, my usual and honest answer is, I just want them to be happy and healthy. Simple, true and it really is what I want for them. Then, I read this article on The Motherlode, an excellent New York Times parenting blog, and…
The Bright Side of Vomit
Poor Little Sister had an episode of vomiting last night. Of course, it happened right after I had her tucked all snug into bed. And, of course she just happened to have raspberry frozen yogurt for dessert. And, of course, we have inappropriately light (almost white) carpet. The bright side? I realized what I’m thankful…
Sunscreen Safety Tips
With spring in full swing and summer well on its way, we are all headed for the outdoors. It’s wonderful. Our extended outdoor adventures mean more time in the sun, so inevitably, the sunblock comes out and we start slathering it on. I get many questions from parents regarding sunscreen, most of these questions have…
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Last year around this time, when the warmth of the sun was just right and the blue sky was dotted with white fluffy clouds, we would head out. It was the weekend after all. We could go anywhere San Francisco, Monterey, or stay local. We would leisurely enjoy our just right, early spring weather. There was nowhere…
Tears and Tangled
His eyes are wide, tears start to fill the white space until they reach the beautiful brown. He starts to cry and heads over to his mom for hugs and comfort. His mom takes him within her arms and listens to his story. Rapunzel was taken by the bad guys but she got away and…
Just Say No to Bumper Pads
Over the past couple of clinic days, I have had quite a few parents ask me when they should take their bumper pads off their baby’s crib. My immediate reply? Now. Honestly, I had no idea that bumper pads were still so widely used. I know they sell them as part of adorable crib bedding…
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