Wow, what a week it has been here at Fearless Parent! We launched Fearless Parent Radio on Wednesday morning, kicked off a fabulous event in Springfield, NJ on Thursday night, and still found time for all the many details of self-care, work, and family life. Stay tuned for what next week holds! 😉 Today I’m taking …
WELLNESS
Time To Clean House!
I’m an odd choice to write about housework because I hate doing it and I will really procrastinate. But I also like a clean house and when our place falls to pieces I start to feel a little crazy… and I know it’s time to clean house. I grew up in a very spic ‘n …
Fever Misting Spray
For comfort during a fever. Ingredients: 1/4 cup distilled or filtered water 1/4 cup witch hazel 3 drops peppermint essential oil 3 drops lavender essential oil Directions: Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to mix. Store in refrigerator to keep cool.
Saturday Night Fever
Summer may feel like a funny time to be talking about fevers but during the recent heat wave, my kids had colds with fevers. In the past I would have reached for the Tylenol hoping to bring that fever right down. When my daughter was little she would ask for “the purple medicine” when she …
The Doctor-Patient Relationship: Going Out of Our Comfort Zone
On June 5th, 2013 I had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion in Summit, NJ sponsored by Fearless Parent. I am a practicing pediatrician, and my practice is pretty mainstream. But I have also written extensively about healthcare reform – specifically about the way healthcare industries and special interests now shape clinical clinical …
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Glowing Green Juice
2 cups Romaine Lettuce 2 cups Spinach 3 stalks Celery 1 Granny Smith Apple 1 Pear Juice of 1/2 Lemon a knuckle of Ginger Place all ingredients in juicer and enjoy!
Sunscreen and the Fear of Sunlight
Anyone else wondering about sunscreen and the fear of sunlight? I’m a fan of letting my kids get a little sun in the summer, an eyebrow-raising approach in this day and age. I realized the importance of sunshine on my children’s skin when testing revealed that my son’s Vitamin D levels plummeted after his regression …
What’s Going On Elsewhere? Are America’s Health Practices Really The Best?
I grew up believing America had the best medical system in the world. I didn’t just believe it. I knew it. We dominate in technology. We have the smartest scientists doing the most state-of-the-art research at the world’s top universities and think tanks. We are a global leader in providing humanitarian aid to impoverished nations. …
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