Woweee! Where were these cute pimple patches when I was an adolescent? As a youngster, when I needed a quick zit removal, I used a big glob of toothpaste, which also meant I wasn't going anywhere in public for the next 12 hours.  

Well, times have surely changed, and turns out there's a smarter way to gain clearer-looking skin! These grace & stella Pimple Patches are almost too cute to be true, and I dare say they are a perfect acne spot treatment, especially for daytime use. I will gladly wear a fun heart sticker and other cute shapes on my face any day of the week, and it's a BONUS that these hydrocolloid patches are clinically-proven to flatten spots by absorbing fluid.

Well okay, you've read the bedtime stories and have dressed your child in his most comfortable PJ's. (You might have even slipped him a melatonin gummy after his bath, and rubbed his temples with lavender essential oils.) But what about optimizing his sleep environment?

Do you have a little one who can't seem to sit still when you're out to eat? If this is the case then you'll, love the "The Manager is Watching" technique. When children are little they seem to enjoy pushing the limits. They quickly understand how far they can go before mommy or daddy will get serious. This is why it's important to already have a discipline plan in place before heading out in public.

Summer break 2023 has come to a close for many kids in the Houston area. For families, it’s a busy time. Getting the kids ready for fall sports, buying school supplies, packing lunches and returning to the morning routine is a big shift.

With so much going on, don’t forget to take steps to keep your kids and yourself healthy this year. As a nurse practitioner at Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care, Peter Dagher has spent 6 years caring for kids. And as a parent, he understands how busy this time of year can be.