Empowering you to be the confident,
present,
productive
parent your children need.
Meet Doctor B
Dr. Phil Boucher is a husband, father of four young children, and board-certified pediatrician in Lincoln, Nebraska. He helps parents balance their priorities, keep things in perspective, and feel confident in their parenting gifts.
SERVICES
Pediatric Care
It's my honor to be trusted with the care of what matters most to you. I pride myself on providing care that's efficient, timely, and convenient for your family. To contact, please call me at (402) 489-3834.
Speaking
Group speaking opportunities on parenting, child health, and work/life/ parenting balance.
Consultation
In-person consultation to discuss what's important to your child and family. Consults can be done with or without the child present depending on subject matter.
How to Pray as a Family
In my family, praying together is one of the things that helps to bond and center us. It’s a way to connect and learn about each other on a deeper level. I speak to many parents who would like to teach their children to pray and are interested in integrating family...
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4 Strategies for a More Restful, Less Stressful Naptime
With a new baby comes a new sleep schedule, which can be one of the hardest adjustments to make when your bundle of joy arrives. Finicky, sleepy babies make stressed out, sleepy parents, neither of which is good for a home. Establishing a daytime nap routine can be a...
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The Inside Scoop: How to Support Your Partner BEFORE The Baby Arrives – Part 2
The first week with the new baby. I get to see baby quite a bit in the hospital and then at least once or twice once home to answer questions, make sure everything is going okay. So, I get to see a lot of dads sitting in the exam room chair feeling totally helpless....
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The Inside Scoop: How to Support Your Partner BEFORE The Baby Arrives – Part 1
In the past I have often felt like fathers have been given a bad rap (although perhaps previous generations deserved it!) - as if we all sit in the hospital waiting area smoking cigars until the baby is born, then showing up after the delivery to see the baby through...
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How to Choose a Pediatrician
If you are in the market for a pediatrician due to pregnancy, relocation, or any other reason- the search may seem overwhelming. Do a quick search and dozens of options will likely present themselves. Not only is the sheer volume of choices overwhelming, but the...
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New Baby FAQ’s
After nine months of reading and preparation, the day has finally come. . .You are a new parent. Now what? You may have a stack full of books on the baby’s shelf, but the infant in your arms still leaves you with loads of questions. There may even be some you don’t...
Potty Training Made Easy(ish)
Potty Training… Are you in the weeds of potty chairs, paper towels and sprints to the bathroom, or is it on the horizon? If so, I’ve got the answers to all your potty-training questions. Last month I saw a mother of a 2 year-old with a new baby on the way who asked...
It’s OKAY for your child to go up the slide…
Today I want to talk about playground anxiety. . . Occasionally parents will ask a me a leading question like, “Dr. Boucher, isn’t it important for Timmy to eat their vegetables so they can grow healthy and strong?” I can tell that the parents are looking for me to...
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Screen Time For Families [Audio Interview]
Transcription: Melanie Cole (Host): Today's children are growing up immersed in digital media. They are, and it can have both positive and negative effects on their healthy development. My guest is Dr. Phil Boucher, he's a pediatrician with Lincoln Pediatric Group....
“Whats the scoop on introducing peanuts?”
I get asked about introducing peanut to babies on a daily basis. It’s so confusing and the messages are all tangled up. “They used to say no peanut butter until age one or even two and now I think it's 6 months? I'm so confused." I created this quick video tutorial to...
3 things to know about the new study on fussy infants, reflux meds, and allergies
A mom came into my office yesterday in tears. She had made the appointment three days prior to discuss her fussy infant. Her one month old was fussy at times, frequently spit up, and waking frequently. She told me she was hoping I'd say he has reflux...and that I...
