If you’ve already fallen short of your new year resolutions, here’s one worth restarting over and over again - managing your family’s digital and social media use. Why is this resolution worthy you ask? Dr. Jenny Radesky, developmental behavioral pediatrician…
A few months ago, I saw a TEDx Talk by Dr. Maiysha Claiborne entitled, Bias - The Perspective You May Be Missing, and eagerly accepted her challenge! Take a moment to watch her talk and I’m sure you will too….
There isn’t a child on the planet who won’t misbehave. All Children Misbehave. And remember adults, as children we did too. Misbehaving is part of growing up, developing, and can even help children learn. However, some children exhibit behaviors that…
When it comes to taking care of little teeth, parents often face an uphill battle. Dentophobia, or the anxiety related to oral care and/or going to the dentist, is common among children and it has risks. In children, it can…
Up for a little homework? I hope so and look forward to seeing your self-care plan after this episode. Let’s hold each other accountable to get it done for a more whole, healthy 2023. When most people are setting new…
A recent study found that chemicals, called parabens, in everyday hair and personal care products cause breast cancer cells from Black women to “grow, invade, spread, and express genes linked to cancer…” Parabens serve as preservatives and only a small number…
According to the CDC, over 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year in the U.S. contributing to over 35,000 deaths. For quite some time, the medical community has sound the alarm on bacterial resistance to antibiotics. It has urged both healthcare providers…
Last month, I was interviewed by social media influencer and host of Divas with a Purpose, Michelle Garrett. She has such a powerful story and platform that the American Academy of Pediatrics invited her to join in a partnership with…
The science of Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences or PACES is rapidly growing. Childhood trauma has such an impact on our lives that the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics have partnered to raise awareness about…