Category Archives: Childcare and Parenting

Picture this scenario: you’re preparing dinner one evening and your 4-year-old child, who just completed a puzzle with their older sibling, looks up at you and inquires, “Where do babies come from?”Children are naturally inquisitive, but this particular question can be quite challenging to answer. When should parents start discussing with their kids the realities […]

The day before Thanksgiving, I was busily preparing for the holiday while my son, daughter, and my son’s friend lounged on the couch in an uncommonly quiet manner. On checking on them, I discovered that they were all absorbed in their own electronic devices. In an effort to get them outside, I urged them to […]

As someone who specializes in reproductive endocrinology, I commonly encounter my patients receiving insensitive “advice” during their journey towards fertility. I often hear patients report hearing that simply refraining from worrying will automatically result in pregnancy or that adherence to a specific diet can help. The reality is that infertility is frequently caused by a […]

Parents and educators are grappling with ways to communicate with children about tragedies and ease their fears, especially in the aftermath of the latest school shooting. To help with this, my “TALK Model” provides four essential components for discussing any tragedy with a child. It is crucial to remain composed and self-assured during these conversations, […]

Despite being just 7 years old, I devoured Judy Blume’s book “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” as I have always been an avid reader. The protagonist, Margaret Simon, who was older than me, spent 170 pages longing for the onset of her periods and the appearance of her breasts. However, what struck me […]

Very little research has been done about how Black hair uniquely responds to pregnancy but parents-to-be know it’s happening. During pregnancy, the body undergoes significant transformations, including changes in the senses of taste and smell, as well as hormonal fluctuations that lead to mood swings and nausea. Even the hair goes through a transition of […]

A discussion on Reddit highlights a significant idea: it is not appropriate for others to persuade parents of single children to have additional kids, as it is not their concern. When you become a parent for the first time, you quickly learn that people have strong opinions about almost everything you do when it comes […]

Numerous African-American guardians instruct their kids to adhere to certain guidelines and regulations, yet it can be challenging to ensure that our language and actions are consistent with those rules. This guide outlines strategies to help achieve this balance. Through imitation and observation, children tend to absorb and learn important lessons better than when they […]