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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.

Suicide is the second-highest cause of death among ages 10 to 24 — take it seriously. Dr. Meg shares the warning signs all parents should look out for.

Social networking is at an all-time high. Dr. Meg offers practical advice to ensure parents stay vigilant and teens stay safe when it comes to social media.

Bribery can be a helpful parenting tool when used correctly. How and when you bribe your child impacts its effectiveness. Dr. Meg shares the dos and don'ts.

Is your child online learning this fall? Here are some tips to ease your child (and you) into remote schooling this fall.

Being a stepparent comes with its fair share of challenges.⁣ Family therapist, Ron Deal shares 3 ways blended families can approach common parenting obstacles.

Is your child returning to in-person school this fall? If so you may still be hesitant. Here’s how to prepare to safely transition back to school.

A social media detox brings so many benefits! It may seem impossible with kids glued to their screen now more than ever, but you CAN hit reset as a family.

Say this, not that. Dr. Meg shares positive phrases to encourage parent-child cooperation and connection.

After several months at home, planning local outdoor summer activities could be crucial to your family's sanity. Here are some ideas to get started locally.

Instead of focusing on your child’s behavior this summer, focus on his character, and challenge him to do the same. Learn how to make character development FUN.

Many parents are struggling with the prospect of schools reopening this fall amid coronavirus spikes. Here’s what the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

How do you keep your past from negatively affecting your parenting? Here’s how to break the generational cycle that comes with your parenting preload.