How to tell if your child is over-heated
Kids are at higher risk for over-heating and heatstroke. They also cannot always tell you when they’re feeling “off” - which is why parents need to know exactly what to watch for and what to do. Here’s a pediatrician mom overview that covers the most important information - including why we don’t recommend fever-reducers for heat-related illness.
What to do if you find a tick on your child
Here are pediatrician-mom recommended step-by-step instructions, along with what to know about Lyme disease in kids.
“Dry Drowning” info for parents
Should parents worry about “dry drowning”? What are drowning symptoms in kids? Should you worry if your child chokes and coughs while swimming? Here are some answers from a pediatrician mom.
Water safety
Top tips to keep children safe around water and prevent drowning, from a pediatrician mom.
How to get your child ready for kindergarten
Some practical (and fun) ways to prepare your child for kindergarten.
Motion sickness
Motion sickness can lead to a lot of frustration and anxiety. This post goes over WHY it happens, how to know if your child has motion sickness, and then reviews some evidence-based tips and tricks for treatment and prevention. I also talk through a practical list of things to have in your car if your child is prone to car sickness.