If your child has ever had an ear infection and/or suffers from recurrent ear infections; then you know they can really hurt and sideline your child for a few days. But for most children, did you know that most ear infections will resolve spontaneously (up to 70% of cases) without the need for antibiotics? I…
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When silence is the opposite of golden
I don’t want my kids on social media. Ever. I know this is a fantasy and that I must evolve. I’m sure I will. Plus, I don’t want to be the hypocrite that I’m feeling like right now. But cyberbullying terrifies me. It happens more and more these days and has real, detrimental, and sometimes fatal,…
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So this is 8
Grown up teeth with a little boy smile Wise cracks, potty humor, and interesting choice of words Torn up jeans, shaggy hair, and faux hawks At school pick-up you fly right by…unaware that Mama wants a hug Races through mud, monster trucks flying off rocks, and Legos burying the living room table Baseball, soccer, basketball,…
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When your child gets hurt
My daughter recently had a nasty fall. One of those falls that takes your breath away, leaves you frozen in terror, and brings forth an incomprehensible scream. And there’s nothing you can do. You’re too far away. It’s both slow motion and in the blink of an eye. I didn’t want to know what I…
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Our little ambassador of love
She scurries off to the dining room mid-sentence (aka the kids’ playroom and craft center) and comes back in no time with two handmade Valentines. One for me and one for my husband. A trail of glitter, scrap paper, and tiny red hearts left behind. She effusively exclaims that Valentine’s Day is her favorite holiday….
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Let the boys play
I remember the first time my son made a gun out of Legos. I don’t recall his exact age but I do know we were still in the land of Caillou, Diego, and Dora. We didn’t even own any play guns and at that time, I had no interest in fostering that sort of play….
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6 ways to moderate screen time in your home
We’re living in a media world. No doubt about that. In fact, media follows us wherever we go these days. And our kids are honestly the most savvy among us. They get the hang of navigating iPhones and the various apps faster than you can figure out what your password is. Media is here to…
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Pediatrician, mom of two, writer, blogger, and child advocate. This is parenting and children's health from a Dr. Mom's perspective. Welcome! -
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