Children live in a world dominated by indoor activities and screen time. With so many parents now working from home and unable to send their children to school or daycare, many families struggle to balance screen time with finding safe activities for their children.

Talk to your children, and if nothing else, teach them to love.

October 31st is drawing near: Kids are excited and planning their costumes, but parents are rightly worried. Given the state of the world, many even wonder if trick or treating should be cancelled. Nonetheless, most communities are planning to forge ahead.

With phased re-opening of our communities, the number of people on the streets will certainly continue to grow. So, I’d like to emphasize a few general safety rules for venturing out into the world.

In the brave new world of COVID-19, masks and hand sanitizer have become social necessities. But just because we’re using masks doesn’t guarantee that we are using them in a way that protects ourselves and our family! Let’s take a minute to make sure that we are using our masks safely and correctly. 

Screen time. What is a parent to do? When is the right time to introduce screens to your kids? How much is too much and how do you ensure that your kids are watching and interacting with quality apps and programs?

A study just released about 2 weeks ago by the non-profit organization Healthy Babies Bright Futures warns parents about elevated levels of heavy metals found in baby food. This is certainly information no parent wants to hear. My goal is to give a summary of the report and help you to make sense of how much to worry and what you should do now. 

Flu season is upon us and now is the time for everyone older than 6 months old to be vaccinated against influenza. Vaccines save lives—and vaccination against influenza is no exception.

Most parents worry about fevers. Good news is that most of the time, fevers don’t have to be scary. Here is some practical advice so you know when to call your pediatrician and when to take a deep breath and relax.

While being a mother is indeed a true superpower, it is essential to remember that we needn’t be the doer of all things. Please, ask for help.

Trust me, I get it. I’m a pediatrician and most importantly, I’m a mom.