More than two years ago, I had a vision for a better way to deliver care that would address the whole child by providing medical care, behavioral health and social needs under one roof, with one coordinated team of professionals.
Recently, my daughter asked me if she could download an app called After School. She asked my permission because it's rated 17+ in the App Store (ahem—red flag). We downloaded the app onto my phone and then we looked at it together. I was truly horrified at what we saw.
I recently had the opportunity to attend the White Coat Ceremony at Oregon Health and Science University’s School of Medicine. It is the ceremonial launch of the new class of medical students from my alma mater, and it was a privilege to stand with students and fellow physicians and recite the Declaration of Geneva.The Declaration, which has largely replaced the Hippocratic Oath as the way of initiating [...]
As a pediatrician and a mom, I am deeply concerned and frustrated by a growing threat to our children. I'm talking about sexting—sending nude or sexual photos via text. It is up to us, as parents, to be proactive and do everything we can to prevent and stop it.
Remember how exciting it was to get your driver’s license as a teenager? I do. It was exhilarating. But now, as the parent of two teenage drivers, my excitement for them is often overshadowed by anxiousness and worry.
Parenting toddlers and young children is a hard job! Even the most even-tempered mom or dad can lose their cool when a rambunctious three-year-old acts up. What is a parent to do when their young child does something unacceptable?