The recent #metoo campaign and subsequent headlines have shown us that sexual harassment and abuse are way more common than we thought. And almost every parent has asked themselves the question of how to protect their child from sexual abuse. In less than 3.5 minutes, we break down what you need to know about teaching...
As children, we have all heard the words ‘don’t talk to strangers’. But the trouble is, that this advice doesn’t always work. So what can we teach our children without making them fearful of everyone? Watch my new video with Dr. Fernandes and Dr. Sharma and let me know what you think! Here’s a new...
Coming from a family of nomads, traveling has always been a huge part of my life. I’m extremely lucky to have lived in and seen more than half of the world before I was even 12! The perspectives gained and lessons learned through travel are hard to teach in a classroom. So I always knew that...
Hey friends! I’m back with a brand new video with Dr. Fernandes! From how to teach your child strong body language to an exercise that helps your children deal with emotions–we cover a lot in 3.5 minutes! Check it out! How do you talk to your children about bullying?
It is my belief that my grandmother died of a lonely heart. Three weeks after the birth of my first child, my grandmother passed away. As I was just learning to raise a little human, I found myself saying goodbye to someone who raised me. What struck me most about my grandmother’s life were her...
If you are a parent like me, then you may have stayed up some nights thinking about how you are going to raise children in a climate where our differences are often used to divide us rather than unite us. How will you teach them about love, tolerance and respect for people from all walks...
Every pediatrician has ten common questions new parents always ask. So I teamed up with Dr. Danielle Fernandes and answered the questions we always get from new parents. If you are a new parent, then this is for you! And if you know a new parent, pass this video along to them. They will thank...
As a pediatrician, I know how to prescribe medication, but it was only until I became a mother that I truly began to understand the challenges of actually giving medication to children. Now let’s face it. Most children hate taking medication and will do anything to avoid it. But there are a few tricks we...
Throughout my medical career as a pediatrician, I have witnessed several children pass away. Each patient has a way of touching your very soul. What I have learned from the precious angels that I have lost is immeasurable. There is wisdom that comes when a person faces his or her own mortality. The best way...
Okay, let’s be real. Motherhood is an incredible blessing and amazing…but at times it’s also frustrating and completely exhausting. I have officially entered the parenting stage that I have talked about with parents for years! It’s called the terrible twos. If you have ever wondered exactly what happens to children when they reach the magical...
