Self-care for Parents
“Put your oxygen mask on first before assisting others.” Most of us have heard these words as we scramble to get ourselves situated before a flight. It is sage advice that should be incorporated into your daily life – not just inside the cabin of a 737. As a parent, there can be a strong […]
Girl Power: Women’s History Books for Kids
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar This month I have a collection of books to share for Women’s History Month in March. All of these books will introduce your kids to amazing women from history. I chose to focus on lesser known women whose voices you may not have heard before. Brave Girl: […]
Too Sweet on Sugar?
February is American Heart Month, National Children’s Dental Month and, thanks to Valentine’s Day, it’s also one of the highest months of sugar consumption each year. The average adult American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day, which is nearly double the recommended limit for men and triple the recommended limit for women. The average […]
Start Your Engines: Books for your Vehicle-Loving Kids
As I was driving to work today, I was struck by how much my son would have once loved all the construction trucks and equipment on RT 66 now. This may mostly have to do with the fact that my son is a second semester senior in high school and I find myself nostalgic about […]
Resilience as a Resolution
2020 has been a year of challenges and changes for our kids… and ourselves. Physical distancing, remote learning, fear and uncertainty have taken a toll on our children’s emotional health and sense of well-being. But the new year brings with it new hope and the retrospect of lessons learned and resilience gained. Resilience is the […]
The Best Book Series for Kids
It’s the time of gift-giving which often means books in our house. A great gift is the first book in a series that will then promise hours and hours of happy reading.The series below are all ones our family has enjoyed together. Many of these we read-aloud as a family (with the oldest child hearing […]
Healthy Holidays for the Whole Family
It’s the holiday season, and one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and our families is the gift of health. We’ve put together a list of helpful tips to safeguard the health of your entire family this winter. While the holidays are all about sharing, there’s one thing you don’t want to […]
Blast from the Past: Historical Fiction Books for Kids
This month I have a list of great historical fiction for kids of all ages. Historical fiction is often a way to get kids interested in a time or place or culture different from their own. It also is a way to make history more accessible than just learning about dates or wars or famous […]
Climate Change and Children’s Health
Climate change is apparent: heat waves across the country, flooding in coastal cities, wildfires in the west. Higher temperatures, prolonged droughts, and severe storms all have a significant impact on children’s health. In a recent Pediatrics on Call podcast, Aparna Bole, MD, FAAP, Chair of the AAP Council on Environmental Health, discusses how changing weather […]
Science Books for Curious Kids
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar This fall, I’ve been sharing some books to use as supplements for schooling at home during this season when school looks different than the norm. This month we’ll look at my favorite subject: science. Science is one of the easiest subjects to teach to young kids, in my opinion. […]