What Catholics need to know about vaccines
Answers to questions about the ethics of receiving vaccines, including the various COVID-19 vaccines available today.
Dr. Berchelmann is a pediatrician, wife, mother of seven, and co-founder of MyCatholicDoctor
Latest articles by Kathleen M. Berchelmann, MD
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Are you still struggling to parent with joy? Is it making you and your kids miserable?
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Everything you need to know, from food prep and snack service to sniffly nosed cousins
True Confession: I Showed Porn to My Children
... and they'll never forget it
16 Tips for Surviving the Terrible 3’s
With a little patience and strategy, you can thrive
When Do Kids Start Drinking Alcohol?
Just because you're "a good Christian family" doesn't mean your kids won't do it
Why “House Rules” Are Great for Kids—and Also Parents
It's all about setting clear expectations and naming behaviors
Why I’ve Embraced “Attunement Parenting” as the Secret to Raising Healthy, Happy Kids
Aleteia's resident pediatrician says it's better than "attachment parenting"
Praying the Rosary on Baby’s Toes and Other Tricks for Parents
A pediatrician and mom's hints to help you talk to your baby
10 Easy Parenting Tricks to Keep Your Kids Out of the ER This Summer
Kids will be kids, but there are ways to play safe
14 Ways to Make Family Summer Memories Last a Lifetime
Reflection is how we preserve family stories
What You Should Know If You’re Going to Buy (or Donate) Breastmilk
Breast is still best when it comes to babies
The 15 Best Educational Web Sites and Apps for Kids in 2015
And why it's important to limit kids' recreational screen even on the best sites
Why Your Teens Can’t Keep Their Eyes Open and How to Help Them Get Their Sleep
A new study finds teenagers sleep less now than 20 years ago
Essential Oils: Passing Fad or an Effective Home Remedy?
The new hot thing
American Teens Are Putting Their Lives at Risk–What Desperate Parents Can Do
It's not easy
Why I Don’t Spank My Children Anymore
Other forms of discipline can be real discipline
12 Tips For Raising Joyful Children
How to teach an attitude of gratitude
It Takes a Family (Not a Village) to Raise a Child
I'll pass on the unsolicited advice, thank you.
7 Reasons Why Your Child Needs a Catholic Pediatrician
Parents need a doctor who shares their values.