Practical Parenting Solutions by Dr. Polly Dunn
Sometimes I get totally overwhelmed with the updates I get from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Don't get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the AAP and look to them for guidance every chance I get. But at the same time, I often think I can't keep up! In general I feel like I'm an educated mom who usually knows what's happening, but the AAP is usually a step or two ahead of me! Yesterday I ... read more
Today, I’ve invited Brian Blake, Earthquake Program Coordinator of the Central United States Earthquake Consortium, to tell us about the upcoming ShakeOut earthquake drill. It’s a great opportunity to learn how to stay safe during an earthquake. Check it out! Earlier this month the devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan caused widespread death, damage, and disruption. The resulting ... read more
If you've been following my blog, then you know that last Thursday I embarked on my road to recovery from Mommy's Distracted Disorder. My plan was to stop using the "smart" features of my cell phone. To be less distracted and to be more aware of the world going on around me. I still planned to use the phone for talking and occasional texts, but no more facebooking, email checking, or web ... read more
I care a lot about sibling rivalry. My monthly column in the March issue of the Auburn-Opelika Parents magazine focuses on How To Reduce Sibling Rivalry, and I've blogged about it here, too. I've read lots of good books on the subject and have tried to implement all the best strategies with my four kids to keep them from growing up hating each other. Why do I care so much you might ask? Two ... read more
Once upon a time I decided I needed a smart phone. I mean talking on the phone and texting weren’t enough, right? I needed to be able to check my email accounts, update my facebook status, search the world wide web, you name it. Pretty much do anything I would normally do on my computer, I needed to do on my phone. Everybody else was doing it! I didn’t want to miss out. And that’s how it ... read more
