by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Dec 21, 2019 | Mommy
Can you believe Christmas is only a few days away?! I guess with Thanksgiving being so late this year, Christmas really snuck up on us! If you’re reading this, you’re probably a busy mom who wants to give some hints to those around you – to get...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Dec 17, 2019 | Working Mom
If you’re reading this, you’re probably feeling a little guilty in your motherhood. As a busy mom, you’ve probably had your fair share of dealing with working mom guilt. I know I have. If you’re like me, you’ve likely felt torn between your kids and your career....
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Dec 15, 2019 | Doc
Is your little one suffering with flu symptoms? Read on for tips to help you cope and answer the question: What do you do when your kid has the flu? As I start to write this, my 2 year-old is laying next to me. Skin scorching hot. Hotter than I’ve ever felt him...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Nov 30, 2019 | Doc
I wasn’t surprised when I heard my oldest daughter complaining to a family member recently: “Mommy doesn’t give us medicine”. Yep, I’m a Pediatrician who doesn’t really give my kids medicines. It may seem hard to believe, but...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Nov 12, 2019 | Mommy, Self-Care, Working Mom
Don’t you wish you were an octopus some days? As a busy mom, I wish I had 8 arms – plus 8 copies of myself – to be able to get everything done that needs to get done! On top of going to work 4 days a week, my kids have their regularly-scheduled...