In the area where I live, testing starts in preschool. Kids at the mere age of 3 undergo rigorous academic and social testing for acceptance into prestigious preschools. As a child psychiatrist, I don’t typically see these kids in...
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We recently sat down with Dr. Christina Johns, a pediatric urgent care physician, to talk about Halloween 2020. We covered the challenges parents are faced with when trying to celebrate the spooky season and balance the health and safety...
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Michelle Kaye is not only an Licensed Clinical Social Worker and expert in infant mental health, she is a contributor to San Francisco Bay Area Moms and how lucky are we!
She can now add published author to her resume....
During my most difficult challenges, I have found true solace in humor. Six years ago, I was in terrible pain. My L5 abruptly protruded from my lower spine and I was instantaneously immobilized. For four months, I was on...
My 9-year-old son is a big reminder of how important it is to have healthy self-talk, exercise healthy boundaries, exercise self-love, and manifest my heart’s desires. When life gets stressful and heavy, we lose sight of our dreams; our...
Even after your children finish their Halloween candy, it’s hard to get them out of their costumes. Whether your child wants to live out their Disney Princess dreams or strap on their favorite superhero suit, find ways to repurpose...
Tired of torn clothes? Here are some of the best hard-weather clothes for high-energy kids; find durable jeans, pants, and jackets that last!
We want our kids to develop independence, but how do you deal with throwing food at the dinner table? Your child’s age and the individual situation will dictate the best decision, but you can definitely deal with this behavior...
I approached potty training with our first child with a mix of fear (very large accidents in very public places), excitement (see ya, daytime diapers!) and bewilderment (how on earth does one teach another human being to pee and...
I get strange looks when I tell people that my weekend plans include a theatre performance, with my kids. For most, this conjures up images of screaming children being whisked up a dark aisle and out into the lobby...
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