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Use this Earth Day to instill gratitude in your child for nature and all it has to offer.

Giving your children chores help them have a sense of value and self-worth.

It’s never too early to start teaching your child about money.

World Down Syndrome day is March 21! This is an opportunity to educate, equip and advocate for a better world for those with Down syndrome.

What is your child’s love language? Here’s why you need to know.

Who are the silently strong women in your life? Or the women who have impacted you?

Giving our children more choices could ultimately improve their behavior.

Science can now prove that the mother-daughter bond is the strongest of all parent-child bonds.

With my 40th wedding anniversary coming up, I have a few things to share about marriage, what to do when it gets hard, and how to make it last.

Five strategies for effectively disciplining your child even if he isn’t listening to your no.

Is it safe for your child to play indoor sports right now? Yes and no. Dr. Meg explains.

In this article, I offer my response to some of the most frequently asked questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine that I’ve received from my readers.

Resiliency is key to living a successful life. Here’s how to cultivate it in your child.

Among the most frequently asked questions I receive as a pediatrician and parenting author is this one: How do I make my kids get along?

Your kids don’t decide if you’re a good parent or not. You do.

This has been a hard year for parents, but in the midst of it, there have still been some good moments. Here are the best ones you told me about.

With COVID-19, the holidays look a little different this year. Many of us are grieving our gatherings, but there is hope even when the holidays hurt.

No one needs help more than stressed-out parents. This new website makes giving and getting help easy.

The world is a scary place right now, but your child does not need to live in fear. However, she also doesn’t need to be sheltered and protected from reality.

The best thing you can do for your child is to prepare him or her for puberty early. Talk to them about their bodies and sex from an early age.

Sensitive children can be difficult to discipline because while they need it, they poorly react to it. Try these tips when disciplining your sensitive child!

One of the best things you can do to fight off depression and anxiety is to practice gratitude. Try this 14-day gratitude challenge with the whole family!

One of the best remedies to stress and anxiety is a good laugh. Here are the funniest things I’ve heard from kids over the years as a pediatrician.

Parents, let’s give ourselves a break from the scary this Halloween. Instead, have some fun by focusing on the big picture — our kids and quality time.

Parents, you made it! We are officially halfway through the fall semester. Here are a few tips to get you through the end of the season—sanity intact.

Raising a child with a learning disability requires support. Accepting these 3 truths will not only improve your life but your child’s as well.

You can help your daughter choose kindness over cruelty by ensuring she knows how to cope with 2 major emotions. Here’s how to navigate mean girl territory.

Here are three excellent suggestions for how to reduce and monitor your child’s time on social media from the Netflix Documentary “The Social Dilemma.”

Sleep is a critical component of a child’s healthy development. Dr. Meg provides age-appropriate benchmarks for sleep quantity and quality.

Dr. Meg offers 4 mental health remedies to reduce anxiety and overwhelm amid pandemic parenting.