There is No Right or Wrong

Whew (deep sigh) – Sarah McLachlan is playing in the background and all three little ones are taking a nap. I’d really like candles burning and a clean house. But uninterrupted time is rare, and I’ll take what I can get.

Hi, I’m Dr. Cason. Welcome to my new column Mommy MD: A Guide to Realistic Parenting. Mommy MD has been designed to address the needs of today’s parents. I am a full time general pediatrician as well as a mom of three children under four years of age.

The concerns of today’s parents are big, and the recommendations are confusing. We live in an increasingly busy time with busy parents. Some decisions have become fear based, and no one knows who to trust. This column is a conversation. It’s my opinion and things I have learned from being a mom and pediatrician. I’ll add to it regularly and welcome comments and questions. Some samples of future topics include: discipline and development, how to stop yelling, and organization and time management. If I didn’t sleep, think of all the time I’d save! I will also discuss cooking and nutrition: is pasta ok for the third time this week?

There is no right or wrong. Parenting is a marathon not a sprint. I want to enjoy the run and feel the high…

Until next time…

Dr. Sheila Cason