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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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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23 2025 July
These are a Few of my Favorite Sunscreens
It is midsummer, and if you’re applying the proper amount of sunscreen, you should have used a few tubes by […]
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16 2025 July
Missing Mother’s Day and Other Costs of Having a Child Athlete
I recently came across an article suggesting that, relative to previous generations, Americans are paying more money and spending more […]
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02 2025 July
My Family’s Digital Detox
My Least Favorite Argument I hate arguing with my kids, but my least favorite argument revolves around iPads and video […]
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25 2025 June
Social Connectedness Helps with Preteen Sleep and More
A recent abstract presented at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlighted the importance of social connectedness and adequate sleep […]
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28 2025 May
Mom, Why Can’t I have Caffeine?
My son asked me this a few days ago and I did not have a good answer. I did some […]
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01 2025 May
Dr. Angel’s Advice on How to Pick a Sunscreen For Your Kids: Simple-Not-So-Simple Rules
When I pick a sunscreen I look for two things: the ingredients I want and the ingredients I do not […]
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