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Thinking about Halloween during a pandemic on air
I spoke with Annette from Magic 101.9 about how parents are coping this pandemic with back to school. What is the transmission risk associated with typical Halloween activity? I think…
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Finding ways to enjoy time with family during a pandemic – podcast
I was happy to join Jim & Jamie Sheils on their podcast 18 summers. We spoke about trying to make the most of this time with our families and my…
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Parents, give yourself a break: Handling Back to School during a pandemic
Thanks to Laura Harris with NBC-Dallas Fort Worth for having me on today to discuss my book. Check out the video below or read the summary of the segment here. …
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Keeping kids active in a pandemic
Thanks to Marnie Schwartz from Maisonette for helping me spread an important message. When I think about how to make this school year work, keeping kids active is my number…
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Parenting in a Pandemic: Four mistakes to avoid
Parenting in a pandemic is such a challenge. The science is elusive and the demands on us are great. I'd like to remind parents of these four thinking traps to avoid. As a pediatrician and a mom I've seen these come up again and again. Let's all stay safe.
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Back to school in a pandemic
Business insider included my input in the article “We asked 3 doctors and an epidemiologist whether they’re sending their kids back to school. Here’s what they said.” For what it’s…
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The Veggie Doctor Podcast
Dr. Yami is an integrative pediatrician, author and podcaster who was kind enough to invite me to join her on Veggie Doctor Radio to talk about Parenting in a Pandemic. Have a listen!
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Back to school – Coronavirus Q & A
Maisonette, one of my favorite children’s clothing brands, interviewed me for their newsletter Le Scoop. We talked about all the difficult decisions facing parents this fall. I broke down the…
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Everything posted is my opinion and doesn’t represent the opinion of my current or prior employer. All patient references in stories are fictionalized (new gender, different issue, etc) to protect privacy. Recommendations are made in a generic way intended for education. The ideas I have may not fit every child or every family. Parents should use their judgment and ask their own doctors if they feel something doesn’t make sense or may not be safe in their specific situation. I am not your child’s doctor, and this is not medical advice.

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