Having a family dinner is one of the most important household routines. This is especially true when children head back to school and the days get busier and literally shorter. Benefits of a regular family meal are well documented—school success,
It’s summertime! If you haven’t already looked into swim lessons, it’s time to check with your local American Red Cross, YMCA or community center to find swim lessons that are appropriate for your child. It’s a life saving investment! Last
I can usually tell if a family is prepared the moment I enter the exam room. When children are prepared for a situation, there is a greater chance that they will cooperate, behave and enjoy their experience. When parents are
Dr. Tanya, Hi! I have a 16 month old daughter. She still nurses a ton (every few hours during day and night). She is pretty small weighs 20.5 lbs. Very active (walked at 10 months, climbs everything) has over 35
“Don’t touch that! Don’t touch that! Don’t touch that! Feel like you are always saying the same thing over and over again? Parenting a toddler and preschooler is lots of fun, but can also be at times trying. When your
Chore, task, job. No matter what you call it, it’s a responsibility. And it’s never too early to begin teaching children responsibility. What you chose may vary by age from picking up toys to cleaning their room. By starting your
Wondering when you can take a step back and let your children shower or bathe alone? As a pediatrician, I talk about bath safety from day one. Never leave a child alone in the bath — not even for a
“When do I get an allowance?” my kindergartner asked. “All of my friends get an allowance.” Wow. I wasn’t prepared for that. So I did a little research and found that most experts agree that starting to teach children about
By Tanya Remer Altmann, MD Big Macs and Big Gulps. PlayStation 2 and TiVo. Fast food nutrition and couch potato fitness are super-sizing our kids. Studies show that more than 30 percent of America’s school-age children are overweight, significantly heavier
Eating Right—No excuses! By Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, FAAP It’s no surprise that America’s kids are super-sized. I see it everyday in my office—children living on fast food nutrition and couch potato fitness. And these overweight children are not only