24 2025 September
Part 2: Girls, Why Is The Doctor Looking At My Kid’s Private Parts… At Every Visit?
I am surprised that parents rarely question the repeated inspections of their children’s genital areas. No matter. I will get […]
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17 2025 September
Part 1: Boys , Why Is The Doctor Looking At My Kid’s Private Parts… At Every Visit?
Our private parts are supposed to be private, or so they say. This certainly does not hold true in the pediatrician’s office where babies’ diapers...
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10 2025 September
What Should I Ask My Pediatrician? Make the Visit Worth Your Time
After more than 20 years of caring for children in the office—and personally attending over 50 well‑child visits for my […]
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03 2025 September
New School Year, New Goals, New Approach: Vision Boarding with Your Family
Two days ago, I made my first vision board. While asking my children about their hopes and goals for the […]
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27 2025 August
Must-Start Foods for Your Baby (Slash Foods Everyone Should Eat)
Heading back to infant nutrition for this post. Here is a brief starting list of foods I find healthy for […]
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20 2025 August
Babies, Kids and You Need Iron- Here is How You Get It
Two key points for today’s post: 1) Iron is crucial for babies and toddlers, particularly in their early development, even […]
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13 2025 August
Getting Your Kid to Eat The Food You Eat
Multiple times a day I hear stories of picky eaters, battles over food, and the resultant parental stress. There are […]
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06 2025 August
Solid Information on Solid Foods: Let Them Eat Fat!
Many new parents wonder how to introduce solid foods to their babies. While most are familiar with the basics—one new […]
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30 2025 July
These are a Few of My Favorite… Sun Protection Accessories
I am often asked about the sun protection my kids and I wear, because we are always wearing hats and […]
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