by Dr. Phil Boucher | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Child Health, Family, Fatherhood, Parenting
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....
by Dr. Phil Boucher | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog, Child Health, Family, Parenting
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...
by Dr. Phil Boucher | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog, Child Health, Family, Parenting
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...
by Dr. Phil Boucher | Jul 12, 2018 | Blog, Child Health, Parenting
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...
by Dr. Phil Boucher | Jul 7, 2018 | Child Health, Parenting
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...
by Dr. Phil Boucher | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog, Child Health, Parenting
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...