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I Don’t Have Kids Yet, But Please Still Invite Me
I’m in a weird life phase right now. Half of my friends are married and have kids (I will furthermore refer to my “friends with kids” as FWKs), while half are still swiping right and probably years away from nuptials (this group will now be called “NKY” friends – No Kids Yet.) Past that, my…
Common Winter Allergies
The common cold often strikes in winter. Before you reach for the cold medicine, you might want to consider whether your runny nose, scratchy throat and watery eyes might be symptoms of winter allergies. While spring and fall months often bring an increase in allergy symptoms for people with pollen allergies, symptoms may be worse during the winter for those with other allergies.
5 Tips to Help Step-Parents Stay Sane
No matter how long youve been a step-parent or have been a part of your stepchilds life, there will inevitably be times when you you are reminded that you are not a biological parent. And even though there was probably a legitimate and logical reason that this little reminder came up, it can hurt nonetheless.
What Parents Should Know About Cutting
Today’s topic has been weighing heavy on my mind recently. In the last 2 weeks, I have seen 6 patients who are “cutting.” It’s like our own little community epidemic. I always assume that for every kid who visits my office with a problem, there are dozens more who aren’t being seen. All the kids…
Myths about Autism – Part Four
Myths about Autism - Part Four In this blog, I'll wrap up how I would debunk myths relating to autism. Myth #16: Children with autism don't feel emotions As I discussed previously about empathy, children with autism definitely feel emotions. They get frustrated, angry, sad, happy, and feel love. They simply struggle with expressing these…