Like many children, when I was a child I was simply terrified of strangers. The waitress at the restaurant, the bus driver, but most especially my (very nice albeit scary to a child) pediatrician were mere monsters to me. I had such deep anxiety about strangers that I would become a turtle and retreat into…
Taking Care of You: Staying Well This Cold and Flu Season
We are Kaiser Permanente Orange County ambassadors, all opinions are our own. A Practical Guide For Parents When our kids are not feeling well it’s the worst. I personally feel so helpless when all I want to do is make my children feel better. Worse yet – God forbid I get sick because then the…
Taking Care of You: Healthy Sleep Patterns
Good Night A good night’s sleep can make all the difference. Rest prepares our mind and bodies with the ability to handle whatever life has to throw at us. As parents, it’s even more important to be well rested. When I get a night full of good rest I am more capable of dealing with…
Advice From A Doctor: When To Keep Your Kids Home From School
When Your Kids Are Sick When my kids are sick, I feel badly too. I wish that I could wave a magic wand and make their symptoms disappear. Or in the very least I wish I could give my children antibiotics to make their cold or flu disappear. However, did you know that antibiotics will…
Keeping Dad Healthy #ThriveAmbassador
The (Healthy) Parental Journey As parents there is a multitude of life aspects and tasks that we are responsible for. From the somewhat simple like education and attempting to raise the kids to be somewhat normal (my kids are doomed!), to the more difficult like keeping the kids alive for a day. It’s safe to…
