We are all going to die someday. There, I said it. No escaping it. No second chances. We get one try at this thing we call life, and then we are gone from this plane of existence. So what does that mean for you? In life we all have goals. They may be anything fromContinue reading “What is Your Legacy?”
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Teaching our kids to take control of their feelings
The following post involves discussing the election with our older son, but it is NOT meant to be a political post by any means. This post is a reference on how we discuss situations with our kids, and how we may teach them to use outside situations to better control our everyday lives. I recognizeContinue reading “Teaching our kids to take control of their feelings”
Managing Grief with Kids
How do you explain death to your children? How do you expect kids to handle grief? Do you expect them to understand your own sorrow? We recently had two major changes to our family in the last two weeks. First, my wife’s maternal grandmother passed away. She was the last of our boys’ great grandmothers. They had the privilege toContinue reading “Managing Grief with Kids”
Something Doesn’t Feel Right
Sorry, no fancy pictures in this post. It is time for a reset. Do you ever feel like something is off? Some days we wake up and the world feels aligned and well; other days nothing seems to make sense. I think the latter has appeared more in our country since early March. When the pandemic started toContinue reading “Something Doesn’t Feel Right”
Fever Phobia – Why Are We So Scared?
It is not uncommon to get multiple phone calls a day about fevers in a pediatric practice. Sometimes those fevers aren’t actually fevers, but just mild variations in the normal day-to-day temperature. Nevertheless, parents develop concerns and fears over this variation in temperature and what it could mean for their child. But what led toContinue reading “Fever Phobia – Why Are We So Scared?”
Epigenetics and Childhood Obesity – Looking for the Origins of Our Obesity Epidemic
Childhood obesity, let alone obesity as a whole, has greatly impacted our health. The medical cost to our country continues to rise when managing the comorbidities of obesity. But what if we could stop obesity before it starts?
To School or Not to School? That is the Question
I recently posted about my medical opinion on kids and wearing masks in school. I discussed their purpose and how they prevent the spread of infection. However, many parents, and even school districts, wonder if we are rushing into things too soon. Some areas of the country are seeing a steady rate of SARS-CoV-2 cases, while others areContinue reading “To School or Not to School? That is the Question”
Masks and Why They Work For School
Ever since SARS-CoV-2 came to the United States there has been an ever changing influence on our daily lives. Our kids have been no exception, having to leave in-person school early. As parents we attempted to accomplish eLearning at home while holding down a job and keeping the peace in the house. I think many parents quickly learnedContinue reading “Masks and Why They Work For School”
Picky Eaters – We All Have One
I’m pretty sure I drove my parents crazy as a kid. I was what one would call a “picky eater.” All I ever ate for dinner was plain pasta or rice with butter, peas, and occasionally chicken. Sure the typical hot dog or pizza would pass my jawline, but put some meatloaf in front of me and IContinue reading “Picky Eaters – We All Have One”
Surviving Your Baby’s First Year
Let’s face it – no one truly prepared us for being a dad. It took me going to medical school and being a pediatric resident to figure out how to change a diaper and how NOT to hold a baby. I remember Home Ec classes in Junior High, but I am pretty sure those plastic babies sleptContinue reading “Surviving Your Baby’s First Year”
