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A woman smiles at two young children examining a basket of peaches on a wooden bench.

2026-08-09

Finding Calm in the Flock

Sometimes, I feel like I’m holding a whole flock of tiny birds in my hands—precious, fragile, and needing constant care. Not just the kids, though they certa...

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2026-08-08

Navigating IEPs Building Bridges for Your Child

Sometimes, it feels like advocating for your child’s education can feel more like navigating a complicated maze than partnering with their school. Especially...

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2026-08-06

Unlocking Creativity: Space for Exploration

Sometimes I think about how much we expect children to just *know* how to be creative. Like it’s a skill you learn in school alongside long division and diag...

Two women crouch beside a toddler playing with wooden blocks at an outdoor market.

2026-08-06

Big Feelings: Seeing and Validating Children

Sometimes, as a pediatrician, I feel like half my job is simply helping parents understand that their child’s big feelings are…well, just *big*. Not wrong, n...

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2026-08-05

The Power of Follow-Through: Parenting with Consistency

Sometimes I get asked—often by parents who look as tired as I’ve felt countless times—how to *do* it. How to navigate the everyday, the big moments, and ever...

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2026-08-05

The Power of Posture A Subtle Shift

Sometimes, I think about how much we underestimate the little things. Not in a “every penny counts” kind of way, but in terms of our own bodies, and how they...

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2026-08-01

The Unspoken Landscape of Being

Sometimes I feel like we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of what it means to *be* a person. It sounds grandiose, I know, especially coming from a pe...

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2026-07-31

Instincts Drive Us More Than We Know

Sometimes I think about how much built-in instinct we all carry around. Not just as parents – although managing a small, energetic pack does certainly bring ...

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2026-07-30

Sitting Smarter: Rethinking Sedentary Time

We sit a lot, don’t we? It’s just…the way things are now. Between seeing patients all day, corralling two kids after school, and answering emails until bedti...

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2026-07-29

Screens Kids Balance Rethinking Digital Parenting

Sometimes I feel like I’m wading through a sea of anxiety when it comes to kids and screens. It’s everywhere, isn’t it? Conversations with friends, articles ...

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2026-07-29

The Remodeling Brain of Adolescence

Sometimes, I feel like my brain is a garden. Not a meticulously planned one, mind you – more like something that starts with good intentions and quickly evol...

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2026-07-29

The Weight of Care A Slow Erosion Healing Healthcare

It’s a heavy feeling these days, isn’t it? A weight that settles not just on your shoulders, but into your bones. I see it in my colleagues' faces – the nurs...