Every late spring and early summer it begins. The start of swim lessons in our household. My children are 3 and 6, we don’t have a pool at home, nor do we visit one on a regular basis. And yet, I feel swimming is an essential skill all children should learn. Safety being the number…
Tag Archive: AAP
Can Co-Sleeping Be Done Safely?
The co-sleeping (or bed sharing) debate rages on, and for good reason. We (pediatricians and parents alike) want to keep our babies safe. With this most recent article on sleep safety and co-sleeping however, the conclusion seems a bit misleading. The unsafe sleep practices cited in this article, such as loose bedding, pillows, or sleeping…
The Reality of TV
No I’m not talking about your favorite reality TV shows here though I do indulge in American Idol, Survivor, and a little of The Apprentice from time to time. I’m talking about television and our children. Right now with two young children ages 5 and 3, this television thing has become quite a sore spot…
Searching For The Pot of Gold
As most moms know, finding sleep with a newborn in the house is like searching for a pot of gold…ever elusive and yet the reward is what keeps us searching. Those of you who read my post, The Accidental Co-Sleeper, know that I did eventually find it, however, the path that finally led us there was…
My Kids Watched Too Much TV Today
Two hours and twenty minutes to be exact. That happens to be 20 more minutes than is recommended by the AAP. So yes, I feel a little guilty. However, in my defense it is closing in on the end of a long week for us here. Me with the kids 24/7 while my poor hubby…
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I'm a pediatrician, working part-time while raising my two young children, Big Brother (age 7) and Little Sister (age 4). I'm passionate about writing and writing about motherhood, parenting, and children's health is what I do best. You have landed at the place where the two worlds of doctor and mom collide. Enjoy! -
