I am a teaming up with Allies for Children and Moms Rising to promote the Healthy Together campaign, which aims to cover 100 percent of children and youth in the City of Pittsburgh with quality, affordable health insurance. This is a sponsored post, however all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. Medicine for your child or food for the family? There are parents … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding is Hard!
I believe in breastfeeding, for many women. I encourage my patients (and their parents) to do whatever they can to get babies some breastmilk. But lets be real here... Breastfeeding? Is hard. It's awkward, somewhat painful and time-consuming. It's also healthy for mom and baby and a great goal for new moms. As long as we don't shame them when they struggle. Also, as long as we … [Read more...]
Kids and Doctor Visits – What They Need to Learn
Take kids to the doctor. Most of us are good with that parenting task. We take them for check ups, when they're not feeling well or acting right, take them when we're worried or sense a problem. We bring kids to get forms filled out, boxes checked. But there is one more great reason to take kids to the doctor's office: Teach kids how and when to go to the doctor! Kids learn a … [Read more...]
Kids and Hygiene
"Why does my child stink?" I get this question fairly often from parents of tweens and teens, about boys and girls. "Why doesn't my child *care!?" I get this question even more often! Teaching kids to handle their own hygiene is one of the basic responsibilities of parenting. Many of us are surprised by what a challenge this can be! This video is a quick guide to: When our … [Read more...]
How to Answer: Where Do Babies Come From?
We know this question is coming, but we never know when! Thinking ahead of time about your answer can reduce your anxiety and keep you from saying something you might regret later (when it gets repeated to the whole pre-K class). Conversations with kids about private issues need to happen often, and this is one we can prepare for! … [Read more...]
