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Our Philadelphia & Main Line pediatrician shares helpful tips for using Time Out effectively with toddlers and older children. I don’t remember exactly what he did—one of the usual offenses—hitting, biting, spitting, or persistent obstinacy. It could have been any of these, but it was clear he needed to learn a consequence. The problem was that I was at the beer store trying to pick up some … [Read more...] about Time Out at the Beer Cooler

Just moved to Philadelphia or the surrounding areas? Just moving a few blocks? A move of any significance is stressful, especially on families. Our Center City & Main Line pediatricians have some tips for weathering the transition. Change is hard! Other than dealing with the loss of a loved one or a serious family disruption, moving is, perhaps, the most challenging change that kids (and … [Read more...] about Inside/Out – Upside Down: Surviving the Stress of Moving

According to its annual report, the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to almost 300,000 emergency incidents in a recent year. House fires may be more common than you think – is your family prepared? Make sure with these home fire safety essentials We grow up having fire drills in school, standing outside with our friends chatting and hoping our teacher forgot about the quiz we were … [Read more...] about Know Your Home Fire Safety Essentials

Our Philadelphia & Main Line pediatrician writes to parents on the importance of reading to your child. "At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better. It’s an enormous force for good." – Barack Obama 2010 My wife and I (attempt to) run a tight ship when it comes to the … [Read more...] about All You Need Is A Book: The Importance of Reading to Your Child