Rachel Zahn

Rachel Zahn

Rachel Zahn, MD is a pediatrician turned health writer who had three kids during medical school and pediatric training—crazy, huh?

My 5-Year-Old Smells … Bad

Could such a little guy possibly have stinky pits? It’s been a hot, humid summer …

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Cake for Breakfast

Cake for Breakfast

Every family has interesting traditions that make them different. I’m always preaching about good nutrition, but rules are made to be broken … occasionally.

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Speak Softly

Speak Softly

If you really want them to listen to what you have to say, lower your voice …

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How to be a ‘Kid Whisperer’

How to be a ‘Kid Whisperer’

You know how inspiring it can be to watch Cesar Millan work his magic with dogs, or see Buck Brannaman (the real-life Robert Redford character in The Horse Whisperer) soothe an unmanageable horse. It’s almost as if there’s some magic connection that you can’t see or hear. You know it’s there, but it transcends the [...]

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Lessons From To Kill A Mockingbird

Lessons From To Kill A Mockingbird

This classic novel was a huge success in 1960, and it offers parents some great tools in 2010.

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Am I Mom or Doc (or Both)?

Last week I took Daughter, age 16,  to see her pediatrician about a couple of minor problems. She needed a recheck of her mild acne and wanted to discuss possible remedies for the irregular periods that drive her crazy in light of her sports and activity-filled life (yes, she’s given the OK for me to [...]

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Cell Phone Sleuth

My daughter is 12 and recently got her first cell phone. I feel so out of control! Can I read her texts and look at her photos so I know what’s up?

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Eat, Sleep, Play

Eat, Sleep, Play

New info offers simple solutions to childhood obesity. Maybe it’s not as tough as we thought …

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Just a Sip?

Is it OK to give small tastes of beer or wine to our 3 and 5-year-old boys?

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Pearls of Wisdom

Cake for Breakfast

Every family has interesting traditions that make them different. I’m always preaching about good nutrition, but rules are made to be broken … occasionally.

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What You Said

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  • Hannah Nedrow: Lovely site and thanks for reminding me that yelling is counterproductive. Off to start my seven-day...
  • Lindsey Whitney: I’m a pretty big advocate of attachment parenting, but I certainly don’t think...
  • Jfever: This happened to my friends too, except they live Very close. The gal with the older boy was steamed for a...
  • Jean: I have had the similar situation as above. Our neighbors would ALWAYS come over unannounced and my 5 year old...
  • Nicole: I think a personal gift is a thoughtful way to approach the topic of menstruation. I have such a gift...
  • Leah: Thanks for sharing! So simple!
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