I’m Dr. Stephanie Liu, but many of you know me as Dr. Mom. Today, I’m writing something I never imagined I would have to. I’m embarrassed, frustrated, and honestly, still a bit in shock. I let myself get hacked. For years, I’ve prided myself on being cautious online. I’ve warned my own family about suspicious
Halloween is one of my favorite nights of the year. The crisp autumn air, the creative costumes, and the pure joy on children’s faces as they go door-to-door create memories that last a lifetime. As a mom and a doctor, I love embracing the fun and festivities with my own family. But I also know
My favorite person growing up was my Yeh Yeh, my grandfather. He was my biggest cheerleader, always supportive and seeing the absolute best in me. He had a way of making me feel like I could accomplish anything. Watching his cognitive decline as he aged was one of the hardest experiences of my life. The
Many women may experience decreased sexual function later in life. If you’re going through menopause, about 10% of people might have the same problems. As many people in the Menopause stage of life experience, vaginal dryness, itchiness, and painful sex become more common. However, you can fix this with water-based lubricants or vaginal estrogen treatments.
I grew up in a bilingual household. My family speaks both English and Cantonese. I don’t use my Cantonese language as much as I used to anymore. But I want my daughter Madi and my son George to be fluent in Cantonese. Someone once told me that learning two languages may negatively affect speech development which made me
We all experience anxiety symptoms from time to time! It is a natural and normal part of stress and our everyday lives. Anxiety in children is also a part of normal development. In fact, anxiety is our body’s natural automatic response telling us to pay attention and respond to a “danger”. But when does anxiety
Since the pandemic, my husband has not had a haircut and has not shaved regularly. My favourite look for my husband is clean-shaven and short hair. Fortunately for me, the barber shops opened again in our city a few days ago. My husband loves his beard and told me that many people find beards attractive.
Child development of language and literacy abilities (the ability to talk, read and write) occurs in stages over time. It includes developing oral language, reading comprehension, writing, and spelling skills. Developing language and literacy skills is an ongoing process, and it is normal for children to develop these skills in stages, at different ages, and
In so many ways, Motherhood starts in pregnancy. From the moment we learn about our pregnancies, we prioritize our own health for the benefit of our babies, such as taking prenatal vitamins, avoiding certain foods, and choosing an appropriate prenatal pregnancy exercise plan. Because pregnancy is such a unique period in a woman’s life, with
Developing rituals in childhood can be normal, however it is important to differentiate these from rituals associated with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) by examining the timing, content, function, and related impairment related to rituals. OCD in childhood occurs in 2-4% of children and adolescents, making it a relatively common mental disorder of childhood. Dr. Sarah Nunes,