Q: [Adults] I need face masks for my family. Is this something I can do myself? When this crisis started, I knew I wanted to put my hands to work to make a difference. I watched a lot of video tutorials on mask-making since my sewing knowledge was limited to say the least! This step-by-step […]
Keeping Children Safe Online During COVID-19
Q: [All Ages] With the shelter-in-place, my kids are online all the time. How do I balance their distance learning needs with the usual concerns of too much screen time? Yes, it is a reality — school is out for the rest of the academic year due to COVID-19. It’s a hard pill to swallow […]
Athletes at Home
Q: [All Ages] My kids are both athletes and now they’re at home without team sports. How can we make good use of this time? Now that essential social distancing/home isolation needs have replaced all the practices, games, rehearsals, performances, tournaments and competitions, what can young athletes do? First of all, follow those social distancing […]
Pregnant During a Pandemic? What You Need to Know
Q: [Adults] I’m pregnant and my due date is in a month. Should I be concerned about delivering in a hospital during this pandemic? Travel plans can wait. Parties can wait. But your baby’s birth is not going to wait until COVID-19 passes. While it is natural to feel anxious about delivering during a pandemic, […]
Coping with Uncertainty
Q: [All Ages] I’m super stressed out with everything that’s going on right now. How do I overcome this anxiety? A: To say these are unprecedented times is an understatement. Our parents did not talk to us about that time in their lives when the entire world was brought to its knees by a tiny […]
Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19
Q: [All Ages] This pandemic is like nothing we’ve ever had to deal with as a society. How do I address it with my kids? A: One of the most important things I do as a physician is listen to my patients’ concerns and offer them support and guidance as they battle cancer. Right now, as […]
Baby-Proofing Musts
Q: [Babies & Toddlers] As new parents, we want to make sure our home is safe for our baby. What would you say are three things we should address in our home to get started? A: First off let me say you are not alone! We all want to protect our babies and oftentimes can […]
Foods to Improve Exercise and Feel Better
Q: [All Ages] Are there specific foods that can give my athlete a boost? A: We’ve all heard that fruits and vegetables are good for you, but did you know that certain choices can actually help your child improve exercise and feel better? Hurting and Sore Muscles Looking for a more natural, anti-inflammatory and pain […]
Positives of Playtime
Q: [All Ages] “Between sports and music lessons, we are a busy family. Should I be encouraging more unscheduled playtime?” A: “Play is the work of the child,” said famed educator Maria Montessori more than 100 years ago. Her words are as true now as ever — and maybe have even more significance within today’s […]
Involving the Kids During Pregnancy
Q: [Toddler to Grade School] “I am pregnant with my second child, and our 4-year-old has been asking a lot of questions about my pregnancy. So, we’ve decided to include our child in the rest of my pregnancy, and also delivery. Do you have any tips on how best to do this?” A: Preparing for […]
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