Ages + Stages

Several of us flinch at the mere thought of a response that means “NO.”  Especially as parents, we all know that dreaded response when you tell your child “NO”.  In your child’s brain it equates to a double NO… Wait!...

  As a pediatrician, I have a unique privilege. Over the years, I have been part of many stories of the families that I bond with at work. I have rejoiced at graduations, successes, shared disappointments, and grieved at losses....

It was the first day of Kindergarten for my twins and Fiona's first day of first grade! Of course, Covid-19 took that away from her, and her first day of Kindergarten was e-learning. In my mind it was as...

Can you believe Spring is around the corner? Right. And then, just like that, it will be Summer! What does that mean to us Floridians, the people from the land of the sun and sand? It's time for fun...

One of the perks of motherhood, I must say, is playtime with your little one. You get to know your child. An afternoon on the floor surrounded by Duplos or Legos is not my idea of a perfect playdate....