Category: Dr. Mom

Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (2)| January 27, 2012

Ahhh nap time!

Ahh… nap time. I hate to admit it, but I really savor this time of day when I am home with my children. It is a time to catch my breath and have my “me time.” And it is even … Continue reading →

Category Dr. Mom SymptomsSleep Ages
Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (3)| January 19, 2012

A modern family dilemma… Toddlers and swear words

My daughter said a bad word! I knew it would happen eventually. Thankfully, as far as we know, she has only said it in front of her father and I. (At least daycare has not told me they have heard … Continue reading →

Category Dr. Mom Parenting Ages
Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (0)| January 13, 2012

How Dr. Mom fights the cough

Cough, cough, cough. The cough has arrived at our house. Audrey started with a runny nose for a few days and then the cough … and the fevers. It is just heartbreaking to see her be restless and uncomfortable and … Continue reading →

Category Dr. Mom SymptomsCough Ages
Melissa King DO
Permalink| Comments (0)| January 6, 2012

Holiday tradition failure

Over the holidays I wanted to start a new tradition. In light of my brother passing last year I long to do more with his children. The 2 youngest are 7 and 4 years of age. Audrey simply LOVES her … Continue reading →

Category Dr. Mom Ages

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