The Parent Reset

The first week home with your baby is a whirlwind! A beautiful, emotional, exhausting blur that feels both magical and overwhelming. You spend months preparing for birth, and yet nothing fully prepares you for what it’s like when the hospital doors close behind you and it’s finally… just you and your baby. If you’re in that first week (or it’s right around the corner), here’s what so many new moms wish they knew sooner, the things we don’t talk about nearly enough. 1. The Fir

Runny noses. Stubborn coughs. Sleepless nights filled with tissues and steamy showers. If you’ve got little ones, you know that cold and flu season can feel never-ending. And with RSV making headlines, I often wonder: how do I know what’s what? I understand how unsettling it can be to hear your child wheeze or cough through the night. The good news is that most colds and even RSV infections can be managed at home. The key is knowing the difference between a typical course of

The mom in me gets a pit in my stomach when my child feels hot and flushed at 2 a.m. It’s that moment when you press your hand to their...

I get messages almost weekly, but now more so than ever: “What causes autism?” “How do I know if my child has it?” As a pediatrician and a mom, I want to lay out the current, evidence-based facts because there’s a lot of noise right now. This guide will explain what autism is, how it arises (based on research), how it’s diagnosed, what treatments and supports are effective, and what you can do as a parent. Always check with your child’s pediatrician or developmental speciali

A few weeks ago, both of my children, ages 3 and 1, came down with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) just days apart. If you’ve been...

Parenting is a beautiful journey, but let’s be honest - it can also be overwhelming at times. From sleepless nights with newborns to...