by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Apr 2, 2020 | Doc, Mommy
Are you struggling to teach your kids about differences? Here are a few tips for teaching your kids to be inclusive. We’ve all had those moments as parents. You’re out with your kids and come across someone who appears to be different. The first time it...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Mar 30, 2020 | Mommy, Popular
Bear with me here. I know we’ve had a crazy couple of weeks. It seemed like things just completely turned upside down for us in the matter of a day. COVID-19 hit us by storm. Businesses have closed. Schools have closed. My office has completely changed the way we...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Mar 16, 2020 | Mommy, Popular
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely been hit with the news, just like we have. Schools have just shut down in our county, at least for the next two weeks. We’re not sure if it’ll be longer. Luckily, the following week was our regularly-scheduled spring break. But,...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Mar 10, 2020 | Mommy
One year ago, I had the crazy idea of starting a blog. When I told those close to me about it, they thought I was NUTS. “Don’t you think you have enough on your plate already?” “Where do you find the time?” “When do you...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Mar 4, 2020 | Doc, Mommy
Get my FREE printable Love Notes for Kids, for simple ways to show your teen some love on a regular basis. Get your Love Notes here. Puberty is a crazy time! Times have changed, and girls are headed into puberty earlier than we did years ago. But a few things remain...
by Petra K. McEwan, MD | Mar 2, 2020 | Mommy
Today is National Read Across America Day! (It’s also Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!) Everyone knows that reading is important, since we use it in our lives every single day. More than 75% of all jobs today require at least a 9th-grade reading level. Plus, higher...
