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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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more