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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
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
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
Winter is Coming: BLOK the Flu
Along with many lovely things, fall marks the beginning of flu season. Last year’s statistics are concerning. In a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention it is estimated that flu killed about 80,000 Americans
Six Tips for Teaching Children Gratitude – Part 1
By: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, FAAP (Adapted from healthychildren.org) (Part 1 of 2) 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.
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
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
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
Winter is Coming: BLOK the Flu
Along with many lovely things, fall marks the beginning of flu season. Last year’s statistics are concerning. In a recent
Six Tips for Teaching Children Gratitude – Part 1
By: Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, FAAP (Adapted from healthychildren.org) (Part 1 of 2) Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally
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