Adolescence is filled with challenges - at school, at home, with friends, on stage and in sports. Even their own body betrays them from time to time. Acne, hair, changing bodies and voices, parents, siblings and friends are all possible sources of gut-wrenching shame for a normal teen. Parents of teens have challenges too - and high on the list is the challenge of talking about important topics like sex, ...
Nelson Branco, MD
Why the family dinner is important for your kids
No pediatrician can answer the question: "What’s the most important thing I can do to keep my child healthy?" without listing three of four things. I’m no different, but right now family dinners are at the top of my list. You could argue that immunizations, car seats, bike helmets, 9-1-1, sleep, or good hand washing are just as important, and I won’t disagree. But it’s hard to overlook the overwhelming ...
