Preschooler

A quick introduction: I’m married, I have a full-time job, I work from home on days that I’m not frantically traveling across the country, and I have two kids, ages 2 and 5. From the outside, we are living the American Dream. We have a cat, a dog (AND they like …

It’s rodeo time! No, not the Reno Rodeo but it’s time for The Way it Was Rodeo in our favorite town, Virginia City! Mark your calendars for August 19th – August 20th for a fun filled weekend with entertainment galore! Extras and amazing, fun, and thrilling tricks will keep you …

If you haven’t heard, several mosquitos in Washoe County have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. RUN! HIDE IN YOUR HOMES!!!! Just kidding. But truly, let’s have a discussion about West Nile Virus and why it’s important. West Nile Virus is a viral infection (i.e. antibiotics can’t cure it) …

Did you know the mouth is one of the most common sites for injury in children? If a child is injured in the face or mouth, a quick general assessment is needed to rule out more serious medical problems. Was there any loss of consciousness, vomiting, trouble breathing, or bleeding …

It’s the time of year that anyone who has lived in Reno for more than a year knows all too well – we typically have at least a week-long stretch of 100-degree heat, and no, “dry heat” does not make it any less sweltering, people! Temperatures this high can be …

I love to make checklists, visual reminders of the things I want to complete, and lately has seemed filled with busy-ness as our family adjusts to the rhythm of 2 working parents. A rhythm we certainly haven’t settled into yet (despite having 6 months already). I don’t want summer to …

Summer is quickly approaching.  Well, maybe.  Reno has been very confusing lately.  But I’m at least dreaming of those warm summer days!  With four kiddos, I’m 1) looking for fun activities during the summer, and 2) trying to not break the bank.  And with that, here is this year’s Reno …

As a pediatric dentist, I am often asked by parents, “How do I prepare my child for their upcoming dental visit?” When talking to your child about an upcoming appointment, oftentimes less is more is a good start! With the best of intentions, parents believe we can best prepare our …

The weather is clearing up and warming enough for me to finally get the entire family outside! (Let me get a hallelujah chorus here). It’s been a rough winter/spring for us so far.Wet/snow/ice weather has definitely hit a sore spot for me since the girls were getting stir crazy with …

I can’t recall a family vacation we’ve taken where someone has puked. Maybe that’s our thing. We’re the family who pukes while traveling. Aren’t you jealous that you’re not us? Last weekend was Mother’s Day. My husband had asked a few times in the week leading up to it what …