What do you do when your 10-year-old wants a smartphone and all you hear is, “But, all my friends have iPhones, mom, and I’m the ONLY one that doesn’t have one!” We caved with my 13-year-old last summer because he was going into middle school and most certainly would have been a complete social reject … continue reading
As an advanced nurse practitioner with the Pediatric Pulmonary Office, I often see patients for evaluation of their sleep. It is usually a lack of sleep that brings teens into my office. If your adolescent seems overly tired then consider these sleep tips. Have a regular sleep schedule. This means bedtime and wake-up time each … continue reading
Mid-summer and my kids are fighting like crazy. The constant, “Mom! She’s not letting me watch my show!” or “Mom, he’s pushing me!” followed by screaming, crying, and all the rest is exhausting. This is when you start counting the days until school starts. As of today, it is 47. Why do kids fight? Well, … continue reading
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