30 2025 October
From Funcle To Father: The Second Installation
“Did you know vaping can mess with your sperm?” My brother, Raman, talked of quitting his vape habit for years, […]
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22 2025 October
From Funcle To Father
The First Installation “One day, if neither of us gets married, we should have a test tube baby together.” When […]
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15 2025 October
Should I Let My Kid Lift Weights?
I was just asked by a friend whether she should protest against her eleven-year-old’s interest in lifting weights. This gave […]
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08 2025 October
How To Avoid Morning Madness
A friend recently said I didn’t need to go to Hawaii to see a volcano erupt. I could just come […]
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01 2025 October
Hydration– Which Electrolyte Mix Should You Use For Your Kids?
If you are worried about your kid playing back-to-back games in the heat, you are not alone. I was asked […]
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24 2025 September
Part 2: Girls, Why Is The Doctor Looking At My Kid’s Private Parts… At Every Visit?
I am surprised that parents rarely question the repeated inspections of their children’s genital areas. No matter. I will get […]
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17 2025 September
Part 1: Boys , Why Is The Doctor Looking At My Kid’s Private Parts… At Every Visit?
Our private parts are supposed to be private, or so they say. This certainly does not hold true in the pediatrician’s office where babies’ diapers...
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10 2025 September
What Should I Ask My Pediatrician? Make the Visit Worth Your Time
After more than 20 years of caring for children in the office—and personally attending over 50 well‑child visits for my […]
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03 2025 September
New School Year, New Goals, New Approach: Vision Boarding with Your Family
Two days ago, I made my first vision board. While asking my children about their hopes and goals for the […]
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