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How parents can find their power in a world that won’t stop pushing.

Career
The Many Reasons for Hope in Long Covid

Alison Escalante M.D. on April 11, 2024

CNN Reporter Ryan Prior shares a story of community, advocacy, and democracy in "The Long Haul: How Long Covid Survivors Are Revolutionizing Health Care."

CNN Reporter Ryan Prior shares a story of community, advocacy, and democracy in "The Long Haul: How Long Covid Survivors Are Revolutionizing Health Care."

Career
Long Covid Is a Disabling Disease—And It’s Not Rare

Alison Escalante M.D. on March 15, 2024

It has been over two years since Long Covid stole my career as a pediatrician. Millions of other Americans with Long Covid are waiting for research on effective treatments.

It has been over two years since Long Covid stole my career as a pediatrician. Millions of other Americans with Long Covid are waiting for research on effective treatments.

Parenting
The Best Parenting Is Not Fair; It's Responsive

Alison Escalante M.D. on February 29, 2024

Many parents have been raised to believe that they should treat their children equally. Responsive parenting that observes each child's individual needs works better.

Many parents have been raised to believe that they should treat their children equally. Responsive parenting that observes each child's individual needs works better.

Parenting
Paris Hilton Learns Mothers Are the Experts on Their Child

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 9, 2023

When Paris Hilton revealed on her reality TV show that she had not yet changed her one-month-old son's diaper, what happened next is something all mothers need to hear.

When Paris Hilton revealed on her reality TV show that she had not yet changed her one-month-old son's diaper, what happened next is something all mothers need to hear.

Motivation
The Success Factor: A Book Review

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 21, 2022

Have you ever wondered how astronauts, Olympians, and Nobel Prize winners really do it? A new book breaks it down into four key approaches any of us can learn.

Have you ever wondered how astronauts, Olympians, and Nobel Prize winners really do it? A new book breaks it down into four key approaches any of us can learn.

Creativity
Seeking Wisdom: A Book Review

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 14, 2022

Julia Cameron, who has helped artists and writers overcome creative blocks for decades, has written a new book on the spiritual path to creativity.

Julia Cameron, who has helped artists and writers overcome creative blocks for decades, has written a new book on the spiritual path to creativity.

Gratitude
Parents Worry Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Here's What to Do

Alison Escalante M.D. on November 30, 2021

American parents are worried that they give their kids too much, and they are embarrassed at times by their kids' selfish behavior. But there are practical ways to teach kids gratitude.

American parents are worried that they give their kids too much, and they are embarrassed at times by their kids' selfish behavior. But there are practical ways to teach kids gratitude.

Health
How Parents Can Keep Kids Talking and Protect Mental Health

Alison Escalante M.D. on November 22, 2021

In the post-lockdown phase of the pandemic, kids are facing a growing mental health crisis. Parents want to know what they can to do keep their kids talking to them.

In the post-lockdown phase of the pandemic, kids are facing a growing mental health crisis. Parents want to know what they can to do keep their kids talking to them.

Anxiety
How To Help with Kids' Back to School Anxiety in 2021

Alison Escalante M.D. on September 7, 2021

Now more than ever, parents need to know how to help their kids navigate the usual school stress, plus deal with the fear and uncertainty they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now more than ever, parents need to know how to help their kids navigate the usual school stress, plus deal with the fear and uncertainty they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health
The Strong Get Mental Health Care in the Navy and Marines

Alison Escalante M.D. on June 1, 2021

Like other branches of the armed services, the Navy and Marines are facing a suicide crisis. Secretary Thomas Harker wants to change that by empowering people to seek help.

Like other branches of the armed services, the Navy and Marines are facing a suicide crisis. Secretary Thomas Harker wants to change that by empowering people to seek help.

Anxiety
Why Won't Your Anxious Kid Get Out of Bed and Go to School?

Alison Escalante M.D. on April 1, 2021

When kids who are anxious about school convince their parents to let them start staying home, anxiety only gets worse. A model of the nervous system can help desperate parents.

When kids who are anxious about school convince their parents to let them start staying home, anxiety only gets worse. A model of the nervous system can help desperate parents.

Depression
We’ve Got Depression All Wrong. It’s Trying to Save Us.

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 22, 2020

Common wisdom says depression starts in the mind with distorted thinking. But newer models suggest depression starts when the body initiates a defense strategy to help us survive.

Common wisdom says depression starts in the mind with distorted thinking. But newer models suggest depression starts when the body initiates a defense strategy to help us survive.