Many parents (and there are exceptions) don’t plan on their children ending up in bed with them. It’s usually the result of a spur-of-the-moment decision when parents think it’s the best way for them to get a good night’s sleep. But they are fooling themselves! If you can teach your children from the start that […]
While saying no to our kids is not easy, it’s an important skill for parents to learn. And when you say, ‘No” make sure you mean it and follow through!
A study in the August 2010 issue of Pediatrics found that girls are beginning pubertal development at an earlier age compared to girls in previous decades. What does this mean for parents? Start having conversations with your daughters early. They need to know what to expect and what is normal. Often girls will begin with […]
When is the ideal time to wean your child off the bottle? It’s a discussion I start having in my office when my patients are about 6 months old. This is the time I advise parents to introduce the sippy cup. Many children simply play with it at this age, but it’s the first step […]
How long should kids with lice be kept out of school? Lice is the dread of many parents. It’s a real nuisance and it creeps many people out. But, it does NOT cause disease. It is for this reason that the American Academy of Pediatrics says that after proper treatment with an over- the-counter shampoo, […]