October 28, 2020 I was reading an article the other day in JAMA Pediatrics about how patients that didnβt speak English had more complications in the hospital than patients that spoke English. I mean, much worseβ¦.These children were twice as likely to have an adverse outcome during their hospital stayContinue Reading
The longing for the store bought dress: A lesson on gratitude and appreciation. August 19, 2020 During my high school years, finances were tight. I knew that my parents couldn’t afford to buy me many of the name brands that my friends were buying, so I just didn’t ask forContinue Reading
January 29, 2020 It was a regular well visit for a young girl. She was 14 and there was clearly some tension in the room between mother and daughter. It is nothing unusual. The teen years often come with a lot of eye-rolling and resistance as the battle for independenceContinue Reading
10 Ways to help your baby sleep through the night.Continue Reading
January 8, 2020 The end of a year always brings with it mixed emotions. It often makes you pause and reflect on the year that passed. It is interesting how certain moments or specific events seem to stand out. I’ve always wondered why some things are given more meaning inContinue Reading
December 27, 2019 It’s natural to end a year thinking of what the next year will bring and looking back at what the last year brought with it. It seems most of us look back as a critic. It is almost automatic that we look back and analyze how weContinue Reading
November 12, 2019 Those eyes! Its hard not to look into the eyes of a baby and immediately feel the intense love that comes from knowing that you had a big part in making this little person that is now completely dependent on you. It can feel overwhelming. You wantContinue Reading
October 22, 2019 It’s no secret that anxiety increases as we get older. Why is that? Why do we spend so much time dealing with anxiety and why is it so common? If you look at a newborn or even a toddler you realize that their happiness comes from theirContinue Reading
August 27, 2019 It is sometimes hard as a parent to find the strength to be a “good” parent. Sometimes life is difficult and gets in the way of your intentions. You know the days I’m talking about. The days when you feel as though the world is against youContinue Reading
March 27, 2019 Seeing your teen upset is difficult. As a parent it’s hard to find the right words to say. Being a teen is challenging. Navigating hormones, school and relationships can be overwhelming. If you haven’t experienced watching a teen break-down, all I can tell you is that it’sContinue Reading
