I have a profound connection to children’s literature. When I was young, my parents read to me often and instilled in me the joy of reading. I was transported by the tales, my imagination whisking me on amazing journeys to fantastic new worlds. Even today, when books struggle to compete with …
Books
Top 5 Books For Thriving This Winter
Depending on where you live, winter can be a time of contraction – shorter days, less sunlight, colder weather. It’s important to remain balanced, focusing on lifestyle strategies (e.g., nutrition, exercise, rest/relaxation) to promote optimal physical and emotional health. One of my favorite …
Book Review: “The Thriving Child” by Erica Reid
This month, two of my professional worlds collide. As a busy primary care pediatrician, one of my greatest joys is collaborating with parents to help children be as healthy as they can be. As the pediatric columnist for KIWI, I am fortunate to receive review copies of parenting and children’s …
The Magic of Reading
When I was very young, my parents often read to me and encouraged me to read. I especially loved John Ciardi’s “You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You,” alternating reading the poems with my parents. I still vividly recall this one. About the Teeth of Sharks The thing about a shark …
Mindfulness and Children
Maybe it's birthday-time reflecting, maybe it's that old back-to-school vibe, but I've been meditating on mindfulness lately. …
Integrative Pediatrics: The Book
The publication of a new text, "Integrative Pediatrics," is a milestone for our field. …
The Art and Science of Children’s Lit
An author/illustrator named Molly Bang has perfected the art (and science) of children's literature. …
“Green Baby” Released
"Green Baby" by DK Publishing, by Susannah Marriott (with consultant editor yours truly), was released this week. …
Green This!
"Green This! volume one: greening your cleaning" by Deirdre Imus will be released next week. It's well worth reading for all those interested in environmentally-sound living. …
Further Reading
The recent Pangea conference featured numerous inspirational speakers with diverse backgrounds. …