Christina B. Johns

Sep 25, 2024 | purewow.com | Christina B. Johns

family“There’s a range of normal, not a single data point of normal.”Catherine Delahaye“My toddler is babbling consistently but still isn't hitting his speech milestones per the AAP. According to them, he should be asking questions and putting two-word sentences together alraedy! Should I be worried? What should I do?” – Rachel, New MexicoAlong with learning to walk, hearing your child say meaningful words is one of the greatest thrills of parenting little ones.

Sep 4, 2024 | purewow.com | Christina B. Johns

wellnessSponsored by Walmartskynesher/Getty ImagesIf being a parent has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. Yet, there’s one thing we can always expect: Back-to-school sniffles—aka the surge of sickness that typically occurs at the start of the school year usually a few weeks in, after everyone has been inside the classroom, sharing germs in a big petri dish.

Jun 20, 2024 | purewow.com | Christina B. Johns

familyIt’s a cliché but it’s true— enjoy the little moments because you’ll miss them years down the lineljubaphoto/Getty ImagesI have been a pediatrician for 25 years and a parent for 20. I love being both. But as you can imagine, when it comes to parenting my own children, sometimes my chosen profession is a gift, and sometimes it’s a curse. It’s hard to be clinically objective about your kids, and as a result, I’ve made many mistakes along the parenting way.

Apr 23, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Christina B. Johns

“ My kid hates soccer class. It's a whole ordeal getting him to go every Saturday and when we finally do get there, he mostly just sits around and complains. This is not how I want to spend my weekend! Is it OK to let him quit or is that just teaching him that it's fine to give up when the going gets tough? — Alex, New Jersey A child participating in an extracurricular activity may seem straightforward, but it’s often much more complex than that.

Apr 23, 2024 | purewow.com | Christina B. Johns

familySports can teach kids valuable lessons but that doesn't always mean they're the right fit for your childAzmanJaka/Getty Images“My kid hates soccer class. It's a whole ordeal getting him to go every Saturday and when we finally do get there, he mostly just sits around and complains. This is not how I want to spend my weekend! Is it OK to let him quit or is that just teaching him that it's fine to give up when the going gets tough?