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.
Safest Sleep Position for Babies with Reflux
I get a lot of questions about babies and reflux, especially as it relates to sleep—how to get them to sleep well if they seem fussy, irritable, or have like heartburn-like symptoms. One of the most common questions parents ask me is how to elevate the head of the...
24. Batch Cooking
If you want a supportive place to chat with like-minded parents join my Present and Productive Parents Group on Facebook. If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and review on this podcast. Links and Resources: Dr. Phil Boucher on Instagram...
23. Parents Running on Empty
If you want a supportive place to chat with like-minded parents join my Present and Productive Parents Group on Facebook. If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and review on this podcast. Links and Resources: Dr. Phil Boucher on Instagram...
22. Gratitude
Entitlement is poison and today, I'm talking about gratitude. Gratitude can be a hard concept for kids to understand, so instead of focusing on what they deserve, teach them that what they have is the opportunity to live in an era where they have the most learning and...
21. Parenting 5 Kids at a Trampoline Park
If you want a supportive place to chat with like-minded parents join my Present and Productive Parents Group on Facebook. If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and review on this podcast. Links and Resources: Dr. Phil Boucher on Instagram...
Recent Posts
20. The Dangers of Vaping
Today I'm talking about a topic that is concerning a lot of parents—vaping. If you're a parent worried about the dangers of vaping and wondering how to talk to your children about it, this episode is for you. If this sounds like an issue in your life, give this...
19. If Your Child Says “Butt,” Chill
How do you feel about your child saying the word "butt," and using other "potty language?" I think it's normal and totally okay, and I'll tell you why. If this sounds like an issue in your life, give this episode a listen and share it with another parent who needs to...
18. Physicians Need Margins
What is a margin? Think of a piece of paper. You know that space around the edge that you aren't supposed to use but it's there if you need it? That's a margin. If you're already at the edge, then there's nothing to do but fall over the cliff of whatever busyness or...
17. What Will Your Child Say About You in 30 Years?
I talk with a lot of parents that are worried. They are in the trenches of parenting and they're worried that they're making the wrong choice for their child. They're worried that they're doing something that's going to come back to bite them in 10 years when their...
16. Biting Behavior in Toddlers
I’ve had a ton of parents approach me this week about sudden biting, hitting, or head banging behavior in their 12-18 month olds. Understandably, this can upsetting to parents when it occurs in public or notes are being sent home from daycare that their little one bit...
15. Summer Schedules
This is a special interview I did for a local Catholic radio show that I wanted to share with you all. Summer is an awesome time to kick back, relax, and enjoy extra time with the family. For a lot of parents, however, summertime can be stressful and way overbooked....
