In honor of the fact that I just gave birth to my 4th baby River Love, three weeks ago, and we are in the middle celebrating birth, I thought I would write this month’s article on enjoying birthdays the natural way. As parents, we get very excited...
Making a difference in the world and helping others are the best inoculations against poor self esteem for children. Having a sense of purpose, knowing that you can influence others and give back, creates a sense of self efficacy that leads to great...
We live in a world vastly different from the one our grandparents grew up in, and I'm not referring to cell phones and air travel. The world we live in, especially our homes, is filled with industrial chemicals, most of which did not exist fifty...
For years, I've written about feeding our babies and toddlers healthy organic foods whenever possible. But I'm finding it increasingly difficult as my children are getting older.
Last week, it was "our week" to bring snacks to my son's baseball...
Think about your own children. From the time they were babies, we use food as a reward, to calm them down, to give them an activity when they are bored. Maybe we let them eat in the stroller. Or maybe you let them walk around snacking as they play....
Did you always picture your pregnancy to be the time where you could finally have an excuse to stop exercising and eat for two? Unfortunately, you need to erase that picture. Pregnancy may be one of the most important times of your life to exercise...
Emma, who has just learned to crawl, moves across the room showing new skill and coordination. “Good girl!” exclaims her mother.
Jake comes home from third grade with an A on his math test. “You’re so smart,” says his dad, beaming with pride....
Intelligence experts estimate that only 20 percent of a person’s success is attributed to IQ but that as much as the entire remaining 80 percent may be a direct result of what has become known as EQ, or emotional intelligence.
In a report issued by The Alliance for Childhood it was revealed that kindergarteners’ play time has greatly diminished. The study found that children spend four to six times as long being instructed and tested as they do in free play.
Ever since 18 month old child prodigy Elizabeth Barrett read flashcards on The Today Show, parents have been asking me what they can do to help their children acquire similar skills and learn to love reading.
Another idea is start a fundraising effort. Have your kids contact their friends, and work with other parents, or your local schools, churches and organizations.
Think Outside the Box
Brainstorm with your child on other ideas to help. Sometimes...
Helping out with the oil spill that occurred in the Gulf may be as simple as donating some hair. When you groom your pet, save all that hair that you get. It can be used to help clean up the oil spill. Both pet hair and human hair can be used to...
There are many volunteering opportunities out there, especially if you live near areas that are being affected by the BP oil spill. For those in Florida, there are many volunteer opportunities available and events that will require volunteers in...
I created this postcard in 2007 to express my feelings. I intended to share it anonymously at PostSecret.com, but I was inspired to share it publicly after a post in the Endometriosis Research Center's Yahoo group struck close to home.
The...
It’s time to change America’s first food. What if white rice helped trigger diabetes and brown rice helped to prevent it, regardless of lifestyle? That's just what a 2010 Harvard study suggests. Brown rice is a delicious whole food, packed with...
Five bug repellents scored high marks for preventing bites, and another did pretty well, but four common choices didn’t make the grade in May 2010 testing by Consumer Reports. As a parent and pediatrician, I want a mosquito and tick repellent that...
I love this brilliant, brief TED video of a child who explains how we adults underestimate our kids – and how we adults need more childlike thinking: audacious ideas, unbounded creativity, and a fresh sense of possibility. Parents, let’s be prepared...
According to a recent article in USA Today, “there’s no place like home” for your littlest ones to pick up harmful household toxins.
Dr. Greene told the newspaper that crawling infants, with their inquisitive fingers and near perfect radar to find...
Dr. Jenn Berman is a Marriage, Family and Child Therapist in private practice in Los Angeles. She is the author of SuperBaby: 12 Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years
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Tabitha Kerkove is a professional recruiter in the medical industry. After being diagnosed with endometriosis she became a major advocate for participatory medicine. Through research and networking Tabitha has been able to successfully manage her...
The kids still want treats and to be honest they are handy for rewards but MOM has had enough of Sugar slump tantrums! On the hunt again for healthy organic snack foods that double up as treats. As usual a complication is that my kids are allergic...
ok, everyone knows our grandbabe Nono is a total Nana's boy!! He is 18 months and the light of my life, but there is one problem, that actually is concerning me a bit.
I can not leave him without him screaming and crying and his lil world falling...
House dust mites are tiny creatures that live in pillows and mattresses, carpets, and couches – quietly eating dead skin cells and hair. Click here for tips on taking control of dust mites
