Practical Parenting

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. Nutrition can be tricky. How do we know when our child is just being picky with their foods and when we have entered into something more serious that requires intervention?

In our new three-part series, Krystina Wales and pediatrician Dr. Terry Nguyen tackle the three foundational pillars we all need to focus on to practice better health. We have your recipe to eliminate food fights at mealtime (except the fun ones). Dive into nutrition with us as we break down introducing new foods, picky eating, disordered eating and more. 

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences. We all know movement is important, but where do we as busy parents find the time! We give you some simple, quick things to try no matter how much time you have. 

In our new three-part series, Krystina Wales and pediatrician Dr. Terry Nguyen tackle the three foundational pillars we all need to focus on to practice better health. Dr. Nguyen is allergic to the word exercise, but movement is important to for our physical, mental and emotional health. Hosts discuss how to create consistent, routine habits around these practices for the whole family.

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on real-life experiences! Bedtime is separation, and with that can come anxieties that make it hard for our children to quiet their minds enough for rest. How can we help them navigate through these tricky triggers?

In a new three-part series, Krystina Wales and pediatrician Dr. Terry Nguyen tackle the three foundational pillars we all need to focus on to practice better health. First up, sleep. Sleep is complex with kids. We know they need it, but we can’t force them to get it. The hosts review common sleep problems at different stages and recommend how parents can support.

Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to a Guided Imagery by Dr. Terry.

Small doses of practical parenting advice based on your real-life experiences! Today's question is on highly sensitive kids whose window of tolerance for change or disruption is small. How can we support their extra needs?

It is normal, especially in the summertime, for kids to experience rashes, fevers, bumps and bites. But how do we know when these are par for the course, or when they require more serious attention? Krystina Wales and pediatrician Dr. Terry Nguyen break down common ailments, how to treat them at home and when to bring your child to the doctor’s office for further intervention.

About 95% of U.S. teens today use some type of social media, and about a third say they use it "almost constantly," according to the Pew Research Center. Teens are also undergoing a mental health crisis, where suicide, depression and loneliness are on the rise. At this point, research shows these two are linked. How do we teach our kids to be detectives? How do we set boundaries for our...

Mental health among adolescents is a crisis in the U.S. And, according to a Pew Research Center report, mental health of young adults was the greatest concern among parents. Dr. Terry Nguyen, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC HealthCare, and co-host Krystina Wales break down this important topic—what signs to look out for, how parents can help their young adults—as well as practical tips for managing an...

Temper tantrums. Already the response in your body is probably indicating high stress levels and fear. Tantrums in our kids can feel untenable, but they are a healthy expression of your child’s inability to regulate their emotions in the moment. They are also something you, as a parent, can manage. Dr. Terry Nguyen, Chair of Pediatrics at GBMC HealthCare, and Krystina Wales, co-host and parent of...