It is now, unbelievably, four years since our lives changed forever because of the global Covid-19 pandemic. I remember hearing the initial news reports and anxiously waiting to see what was going to happen. Many of us will remember...
I recently watched “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution” because my mother-in-law recommended that I check it out. As a pediatrician who has practiced in mostly outpatient primary care for nearly a decade, I have...
“My kids don’t like veggies!” Can anyone relate?! This is a phrase I hear often, and I totally hear you. My daughter used to not eat vegetables either, and it could be so frustrating and overwhelming. Thankfully, I now...
In just four months time, our home will transition from a place marked by 22 years of the active, daily parenting of our children, to a place just for us. We are embarking on the “empty nest” phase -...
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and Maine don’t have the largest mountains in the region - there are a few Seacoast...
Last month, my family lost our sixteen-and-a-half year old Boston Terrier, Kali. She had been in decline for a long time, but our lives had been so busy that it almost felt as if she’d gone from being a...
I did everything right. From exposing my kids to countless books to blending fun literacy activities into their everyday lives, I was convinced that my kids would have absolutely no trouble when it came to their reading skills.
Boy, was...
For those of us who spend our days participating in the paid labor force, we spend a lot of our time working. Our working conditions have a direct impact on our energy and stress levels, and on our ability...
Looking for an easy breakfast that you can make ahead of time, then reheat during the week?
Want to serve a nutrient-dense breakfast that will set your child up for success, allowing them to do their very best learning at...
Not long after we adopted our puppy Pluto, I started training him using a technique I found called it’s your choice. The concept is that you give your dog the choice to make a decision, but only one “choice”...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
