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Recommended Reading: Books to Build Character & Teach Your Child Important Values
Adapted from healthychildren.org As a Bay Area pediatrician, I am often asked to recommend information sources, articles, and books on specific pediatric medical conditions as well as on parenting philosophies, discipline, empathy, social skills, and resilience. With so
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very quickly responded “a vegetarian.” It was not exactly the answer I expected, but I wasn’t surprised either. Questions
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact ingredients and sometimes its basic purity and safety. And as long as a supplement does not claim to
How to Help College Kids Stay Healthy
We are often asked what the “age limit” for pediatric patients is, particularly as kids start to head off for college. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) identifies 21 years as the upper age limit for pediatric clinics
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and what actually matters? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is a measure of how long a sunscreen
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds, tall grass and shrubs. They can also be carried into the house by dogs. Surveillance One of THE
Media, Screen Time and Young Minds
One of the more common concerns parents have in visits these days is that their child is spending too much time staring at the screen. The trouble is that in reality, we all probably do. In this media-saturated
Every February, I reflect upon my dislike of March. In a matter of a few weeks, toward the second half of March, the “stress-o-meters” belonging to kids and their parents all over the country hit new highs. Geysers
As is expected this time of year, seasonal influenza has officially arrived in our area. According to the CDC’s Flu surveillance reports, widespread flu activity was reported in 24 states last week, including California. While we certainly hope
12 Tips for Teaching Children Gratitude
By: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, FAAP * Adapted from healthychildren.org Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally materialistic and self-serving– but the good news is that gratitude can be taught. And from gratitude flows joy. 1
Recommended Reading: Books to Build Character & Teach Your Child Important Values
Adapted from healthychildren.org As a Bay Area pediatrician, I am often asked to recommend information sources, articles, and books on
“Just FYI, Mom and Dad, I’m a Vegetarian Now”
In a recent visit, I asked a patient what she wanted to be when she grew up and she very
Guides to Vitamins and Herbal Supplements
With the bewildering number of vitamin and herbal supplements out there, I am often confused as to a product’s exact
How to Help College Kids Stay Healthy
We are often asked what the “age limit” for pediatric patients is, particularly as kids start to head off for
Prevent Skin Cancer and Photoaging This Summer
Reading a sunscreen label can seem like staring at alphabet soup–SPF, UVA, UVB– but what does it all mean and
12 Tips to Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds,
Media, Screen Time and Young Minds
One of the more common concerns parents have in visits these days is that their child is spending too much
Every February, I reflect upon my dislike of March. In a matter of a few weeks, toward the second half
As is expected this time of year, seasonal influenza has officially arrived in our area. According to the CDC’s Flu
12 Tips for Teaching Children Gratitude
By: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, FAAP * Adapted from healthychildren.org Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally materialistic
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