The Dr. Stom-Blog

Experiences in Parenting

Join me as I journey through the daily tribulations and unexpected joys of raising four beautiful children, while practicing general pediatrics.

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Toddler Safety

Does your toddler get into everything? Do you feel like you can barely look away and your child is trying to do something dangerous? Truth is, toddlers are curious and love to explore which is very normal for their age.

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Leaping Into The Double Digits

As our children transition from children to pre-adolescents (the early double digits), a whole new world of uneasiness can arise for them and for us. Will they be strong enough to find their voice and curious enough to look for it?

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Parenting With Mindfulness

Mindfulness is present in all of us. Mindfulness is an awareness of your thoughts, sensations and their interactions with your present experiences. How does mindfulness play into parenting?

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Caring For Your Newborn: The First Days

The day you find out that you and your partner are expecting can be both thrilling and terrifying. You are now growing a tiny human who is both helpless and filled with potential. Read more for tips on nourishing and bathing your newborn baby during his or her first days.

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