A pediatrician who has lived every parent’s worst fear has an important message for caregivers of kids everywhere. Dr. Michael Milobsky didn’t panic when his daughter started to choke on a piece of pizza crust — he went straight to the training that he believes everyone should know. “There is one main skill and piece … Read more
Ever think to yourself, “Gosh, my toddler’s being an a–hole.” Well, the reassuring news is you’re not alone. Because it turns out they’re meant to be that way. Doctor Mike Milobsky has the absolute authority to say what we’re all thinking. “I can say this with a whole heart, with a full chest, having raised seven children of my own, … Read more
Now that school’s almost out, parents everywhere are stocking their pantry for a summer of good, clean fun. But with microplastics and forever chemicals lurking everywhere — how do you protect your little ones from these terrible toxins? Pediatrician Dr. Manasa Mantravadi revealed the three things she’s banned from her kitchen for good, including a … Read more
When you’ve got kids — or, let’s face it, a somewhat clumsy spouse — your house can suddenly feel like a death trap. Keeping them away from the stove and kid-proofing the corners of the coffee table might not be good enough, as ordinary items like chairs and pans can become a recipe for disaster. … Read more
Grandma’s usually a safe space for grandkids — but a hidden danger lurking in her purse could send them to the hospital. “Granny’s purse syndrome” is responsible for up to a fifth of accidental child poisonings, and one pediatric emergency medicine doctor is warning people how to keep their children safe this holiday season and … Read more
Some healthcare products marketed to parents may not be quite as healthy as they claim to be — and in a few cases, one pediatrician has warned, they could be doing more harm than good. Beachgem10 is a pediatric emergency medicine doctor with four kids, and she has parents hanging on her every word in … Read more
It’s Halloween, the one night of the year when begging is encouraged, fear is fun, and playing dress-up is the rule of the land. Inspired by Pagan harvest rituals, Halloween has transformed into a preeminent commercial holiday, second only to Christmas in expenditure. However, amid the candy, costumes and revelry, there is an increased risk … Read more
Everyone wants to raise happy children — and there could be a hack to it. Pediatrician and father of five, Jonathan Williams claims he has an “unexpected secret” to make sure you’re raising absolute angels — and it all comes down to putting them to work. Utah-based Williams is no stranger to the highs and … Read more
Kim Maddox’s granddaughter, Ariel, was born with cleft lip and palate. Loading Something is loading. A pediatrician told Kim that Ariel would die because she had so much trouble eating. This is Maddox’s story, as told to Kelly Burch. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kim Maddox. It has been edited for … Read more