There are so many amazing things that kids are capable of doing! We used to ask a lot of kids in the past, like working in coal mines or helping to provide for their families. While this was to the extreme in the earlier part of last century, there has been a huge shift in the last few decades to the polar opposite. We are asking less and less of our kids and not challenging … [Read more...]
What Do You Do When Your Kid Says “I Hate You”?
As parents, most of us have heard things from our children, said in the heat of the moment that hurt our hearts.... The three little words that can cut you like a knife when your child says them to you.... I Hate You!!!! So, do they really hate you? The person who took care of them, fed them, changed their diapers and gives them a roof over their head? Probably not. Words … [Read more...]
Mastering the Theme Park Meltdown
Summer is finally here! The kids are off school and they are looking forward to a summer filled with fun. Summertime is a great opportunity to travel with your family and one of the most popular destinations for family fun is the theme park! A theme park can be a lot of fun but it also can be a long, tiring, (and sometimes) hot day for the kids. Mix that long day with … [Read more...]
Answering Your Parenting Questions
Last week I was honored to be a guest on Windy City Live in Chicago. It was a little different than my usual TV segment, as I was asking parenting questions live from audience members. I get a lot of tough questions from parents as a family physician and as I travel to speaking engagements. At Windy City Live I got to sit aside the amazing hosts Val, Ryan and Ji Ji and help … [Read more...]
How to Handle Embarrassing Questions from Kids (With One Easy Trick)
Kids say the darnest things. They also usually say them at the worst possible moment. Have you ever been in a crowded business only to have your child say "Mom, did that woman eat the baby to get it in her tummy", while pointing at a pregnant woman. We love our kids quest for knowledge. We don't want them ever to stop questioning things. We just want to take those embarrassing … [Read more...]
