2026-04-27T10:57:32.986Z
Weaponized Incompetence: The Hidden Refusal.
## The Quiet Struggle: Recognizing When "I Can't" Isn't Really About Ability You know, I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately, especially with my student...
Pam Baker
2026-04-27T10:52:16.902Z
Teen Years: A Parent’s Guide
## Navigating the Teen Years: A Gentle Guide for Parents You know, it’s so easy to get caught up in all the worry, isn’t it? As a pediatrician, I see parents...
2026-04-25T18:45:13.569Z
Taking Charge of Your Digital Mind
Okay, here's the new article, crafted in the style of a 42-year-old female pediatrician, drawing on the provided sources and aiming for approximately 8 parag...
2026-04-21T14:25:10.291Z
Children, Stress, and the Power of Stories
In recent months, many parents have come into the exam room asking some version of the same question: Could my child be affected by everything going on in th...
2026-04-20T22:47:35.868Z
Understanding Child Defiance: A Parent’s Guide
Okay, here’s the article, crafted in the requested style and format: Over the past few weeks, we've been digging into something that can feel…well, frustrati...
2026-04-20T22:40:16.673Z
Understanding, Connection, and the Weight of Silence
## The Weight of Silence: A Conversation About Understanding You know, it’s just… heartbreaking, isn’t it? Reading about Daniel, and hearing Shaelyn’s story....
2026-04-20T14:57:10.556Z
Witnessing: A Lesson at the Table
Certainty, they learned at the kitchen table, never arrives. You just pick up the paintbrush and see what happens. Sometimes what happens is brown. Solid, un...
2026-04-18T23:35:06.477Z
Music: Shaping Childhood Identity
## Growing Up in Rhythm: Music as a Socialising Agent in Early Childhood Identity Formation When we think about our childhood, chances are a nostalgic song p...
2026-04-18T22:53:40.194Z
Parenting’s Power: The Art of “Yes.”
## When “Yes” Might Be the Best Answer: A Pediatrician’s Perspective Saying “yes” sometimes, especially on tough days, can be a surprisingly powerful tool in...
2026-04-17T21:12:37.121Z
The Beauty of Maybe Kindness
## The Gentle Art of Maybe You know, I was thinking about this the other day, and it’s something that really sticks with me. It’s about that little space bet...
2026-04-16T23:40:29.267Z
Connecting With Your Child: Open Up Now
## Building Bridges: Helping Your Child Share Their World It’s a really common feeling – wanting to know what’s going on with your kids, feeling like you’re ...
2026-04-16T23:14:19.427Z
Doomscrolling: The Science of Endless Worry
## The Neuroscience Behind Doomscrolling: Why Can’t We Stop Scrolling? It happens to the best of us – you settle into the evening, hoping for a little peace,...