Snowflakes and Storytime: Reading Recommendations for Celebrating Winter Weather
Who isn’t excited to wake up to snow on the first snowy day of the year? Even die-hard snow haters have to find the first snowfall of the season magical. These are great books to curl up and read with hot chocolate on a snow day or on a day when you are wishing for […]
A Parent’s Guide to Discussing Drugs and Alcohol
Navigating discussions about drugs and alcohol with your children can seem daunting, but it’s a conversation every family should have. As the holiday season approaches, bringing with it family gatherings and festive parties, it’s an opportune time to have heart-to-heart conversations with our children about drugs and alcohol. Current concerns, such as the prevalence of […]
Remembering Our Blessings: Children’s Books About Gratitude
Thanksgiving is possibly my favorite holiday. It’s (mostly) free from the commercial pressures of the bookends of Halloween and Christmas. It’s really all about eating good food, hanging out with family and friends and remembering our blessings. Gratitude is a character trait that is great to cultivate all year in your kids. Here are some […]
Preparing Your High School Senior for Their Next Chapter: A Guide for Parents
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, many parents of high school seniors find themselves facing a bittersweet reality: their child is about to embark on a new journey. This transition is not just about academics or work; it’s about preparing them to be self-sufficient adults. As trusted pediatricians, we’ve seen countless […]
Autumn Arbor: Children’s Books That Celebrate Fall Leaves
There are so many things I look forward to in the fall. Cooler weather, crisp apples, the start of school, warm sweaters. But perhaps my favorite part of fall is the beauty of the leaves. These books are the perfect way to enjoy the season’s brilliant colors inside as well as outside. Lois Ehlert’s Leaf […]
Striking the Right Balance: How to Juggle Free Play and Scheduled Activities for Healthier, Happier Kids
As parents, we’re constantly on a quest to ensure our children grow up healthy, happy, and well-adjusted. This includes everything from choosing the right foods to enrolling them in enriching activities. Yet, the push to schedule every moment can lead to stress for both parents and children. Here we explore how to find the perfect […]
Recipe: Autumn Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
One of our favorite fall family activities is Apple Picking! When you’re back from the orchard turn your harvest into this healthy snack with our recipe for Autumn Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins 🍎 Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups milk (or almond milk) 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and grated 2 eggs […]
Fall Family Fun List
Autumn has arrived. Spend quality time with your family this fall! Fall Family Fun List 🍂 Pumpkin Patch Adventure 🎃: Visit a local pumpkin patch, choose pumpkins to carve, and enjoy hayrides. Leaf Pile Jump 🍁: Rake up a big pile of colorful autumn leaves and take turns jumping into them. Apple Picking Day 🍎: […]
A Super Selection of Graphic Novels for Kids
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar, formerly of our practice I have a confession, I used to be a snob about graphic novels. I thought of them as not really reading or as just glorified comic books. But I’ve completely changed my mind. Many graphic novels are some of the most exciting books out there […]
Building Stronger Futures: Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about mental health issues, particularly in children and adolescents. Children’s mental health plays a fundamental role in shaping their emotional, cognitive, and social development. A positive mental state fosters resilience, self-esteem, and healthy relationships, whereas untreated mental health issues can lead […]