Simply Pediatrics

09/02/2026

Co-Sleeping Only Works When Parents Agree

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08/31/2026

This is NOT just about Meta

So most of you have probably heard about the massive Meta settlement and the new limits being put on kids using Instagram and Facebook.

And honestly, my first thought was…

Instagram and Facebook?? NOW??

I mean, come on.

We have spent YEARS talking about what social media is doing to our kids, and now we finally get some real restrictions…
on platforms that aren’t even where teens are hanging out in 2026!

They’re on TikTok. YouTube. Snapchat.

It feels a little like we finally locked the door after the kids already left the building.

BUT — there is a part of this settlement that I think is actually much more important.

Meta agreed to pay about $18 BILLION.

And about $5.3 BILLION of that deal is tied to getting TikTok and YouTube to agree to stronger protections for kids too — things like time limits, nighttime restrictions and actually figuring out how old these kids are.

Now THAT matters.

Because this cannot just be about Meta. We have to start creating rules that follow kids across social media — instead of waiting years to go after each individual platform.

And we need to move FAST.

Because if it takes us another five years to figure out what to do about TikTok and YouTube, guess what?

Our kids will already be somewhere else.

And then we’ll be right back here again.

08/28/2026

THIS FALL, AI IS ENTERING THE CLASSROOM. Is your school district enabling Gemini AI for your child to access?

Google is expanding Gemini in Google Classroom to students of all ages.

And I think this could be really good—or really bad.

THE GOOD

Imagine your child doesn’t understand what the teacher just taught.

Instead of giving up, Gemini can:

• explain it a different way
• turn the lesson into flashcards
• make a practice quiz
• create a study guide
• create visual or audio explanations
• quiz them until they understand it

For kids who learn differently, this could be incredible.

It’s essentially a personal tutor available whenever they need help.

THE BAD

The exact same technology can also:

• give them the answer
• do the thinking for them
• help write their assignments
• eliminate productive struggle
• make kids increasingly dependent on AI

And that’s the part we need to be talking about.

Because there’s a HUGE difference between:

“Do my homework.”

and

“Teach me how to do my homework.”

AI could become one of the greatest educational tools we’ve ever given kids.

Or it could create a generation of kids who stop learning how to think for themselves.

The difference will be HOW we allow them to use it.

Is your school district enabling Gemini for students this school year? If you don’t know ask your school now.

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08/27/2026

Stop Bribing Kids! Don't Raise Entitled Children

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08/26/2026

PARENTS CREATE PICKY EATERS.

I know that sounds harsh.

But hear me out.

Your child won’t eat what you give him.

So you give him something you know he’ll eat.

Then you do it again.

And again.

Because…

“That’s all he’ll eat.”

And now you’re frustrated because he won’t eat the broccoli.

But somewhere along the way, we taught him:

If I refuse this food, I’ll get the food I want.

We helped create the problem.

STOP REPLACING THE FOOD.

If your child won’t eat what you serve, don’t immediately give him something else just to get him to eat.

First consider:

Maybe he’s just not hungry.

After age 1, kids grow in spurts.

Their appetite can be HUGE one day…

and almost nonexistent the next.

That’s normal.

They don’t need to eat just because we think they should.

And toddlers are BUSY.

Sometimes they don’t want to stop playing long enough to eat.

That’s okay.

Let them graze if needed—

ON FOOD. NOT SNACKS.

Puffs. Crackers. Granola bars. Pouches. Smoothies.

Those little “snax” add up FAST.

Then you offer actual food and…

“He won’t eat anything!”

Of course not.

He’s full.

STOP CHASING YOUR CHILD WITH FOOD.

Offer real food.
Offer variety.
Keep exposing them to what the family eats.

If they don’t eat it?

They may eat it later.

A skipped meal does not need to be “fixed” with their favorite food.

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08/25/2026

Vitamin K Shot: Standard or Unnecessary?

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08/24/2026

Food is Medicine! Cooking Tips for Parents

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08/21/2026

08/20/2026

One Year Olds Understand More Than You Think!

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08/19/2026

STOP BUYING “TODDLER FOOD” !

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