Dr. Phil Boucher

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Dr. Phil Boucher

If you're like most of my readers, you’re a parent or parent-to-be looking for straight-forward advice to do the best you can for your kids and family.

And that's exactly what I'm here for!

01/12/2026

Here’s what we should be teaching, practicing and modeling for our children if we want to make the 🌎 a better place than we found it.

01/11/2026

Often I hear parents reminding their child, "What do you say?" followed by a litany of attempts to guess the context.... "thank you?"..."please?"..."I'm sorry?"

You can make things much easier on yourself but simply modeling what you'd like your child to do. He'll quickly realize the social context of when mom and dad are minding their Ps & Qs and follow suit.

It might sound corny but I can't tell you how rewarding it is, despite the wait, when your child starts saying "please" and "thank you" withiout the "What do you say?" prompting.
Your heart will swell with pride as they appropriately and sincerely express themselves with kindness and grace.

The genuine gratitude and kindness is well worth the wait.

01/10/2026

I did a poll on my stories and found that over 75% of parents said their insurance rates & coverage is WORSE now than it was last year....

If your insurance makes you hesitate before calling the doctor, that’s not a you problem.

If getting reassurance from the doctor feels harder than dealing with your sick child…something’s broken.

Direct primary care flips the model: simple, transparent, and human-centered.

Fewer hoops. More access. Actual peace of mind.

This is what care should feel like.

Where ever you are, search direct primary care near me to find a totally new old-school approach to care.

If you’re in Nebraska and looking for pediatric direct primary care,
comment FRONTIER and we’ll help you learn if this model is a good fit for your fam.

01/09/2026

Ferritin=109...but iron is not okay?? Can be hard to get help and AI is great for a lot of things but here's where medical nuance comes into play.

I talk a decent amount about ferritin as a marker for iron levels (which low iron, despite normal hemoglobin, can cause poor sleep and behavioral problems)...

This child's ferritin was higher than expected...interpreted in isolation? Iron levels fine, let's bark up another tree.

BUT! 10 days prior, child had several days of fever from viral bug...with that info, the ferritin is not reliable because ferritin is an acute phase reactant (like platelets and C-reactive protein) that increases during times of illness.

The clinical context matters just as much as the numbers and your child deserves to have the data AND the clinical interpretation of the data.

There are really 4 domains for adhd...the typically thought of hyperactivity & inattention...but just as relevant are the emotional regulation and executive functioning domains where huge skills can be learned.

Want to learn even more about your child's ADHD brain? My adhd profile & compass shows you where your child falls across all 4 domains and how to help them thrive (including nutritional advice based on areas of challenge)...comment COMPASS to check it out and get the help you deserve.

01/08/2026

Whooping cough and Mycoplasma are going around at the moment! Both cause significant cough and can sometimes have scary results (especially for infants with apnea episodes, which is why cocooning is critical).

✅ Whooping cough can cause prolonged coughing fits that may lead to rib fractures in older kids and adults.
✅ Infants under 6 months are at the highest risk for apnea episodes.
✅ Mycoplasma often causes “walking pneumonia” with persistent cough and fever in school-aged kids.

If you want more parenting help with all the germs, comment GERMS, and I’ll send you the link to my new workshop covering coughs, colds, and fevers. It’s watch-on-demand and come back to as often as needed.

✅ Learn what works (and what doesn’t!) for fevers, coughs, and congestion.
✅ Get practical advice on when to worry and when to let the illness run its course...and what to do to help in the midst of illness.

And if you have more questions, my chat is always open for subscribers on my Substack!

01/07/2026

It’s not “Oh, boys will be boys” or “Oh, she’s just sensitive” or “Oh, he’ll grow out of it” or, “Oh, she’s just a bit of a space cadet”

Unrecognized ADHD can have lifelong impacts on child, family, and society.

There is no reason to worry your child will be over-medicated or over diagnosed….if having significant trouble at school & home it worth talking with a trusted healthcare professional….and it *often* will completely change the trajectory of their life & relationships for the better.

01/06/2026

Lots of advice other there being passed around my influencers, medical professionals, and everyone in between…luckily we actually have a lot of really good pediatric and parenting research out there despite what parents sometimes hear which ranges from simply out of date to downright harmful.

What have you heard that’s made you stop and 🤔 ?

01/05/2026

You’ve made difficult, amazing & intentional parenting choices.

You’re doing things differently and it’s making a difference for your child right now and in their future.

You’re doing just great.

You set the boundaries.

Don’t let others try to take the reins over how you parent.

Please share the good.

01/04/2026

Replace “she’s giving me such a hard time” with —> “she must be having a hard time”

01/03/2026

Despite the influencer promises, improving nutrition right won’t completely change your child overnight…but getting the biology right will help your child to be able to learn and practice the skills with their biology working for them instead of against progress.

You don’t have to spend a fortune on vitamins to get the biology right…there’s just a few key nutrients that have the evidence-based to help. Want to learn more about supporting your child’s brain? comment support and I’ll send you what i know that actually makes a difference.

01/02/2026

Sometimes people ask if I ever run out of content ideas…nope. Just ask parents what’s on their mind and you’ll never run out and learn so much what’s on the minds & hearts of today’s parents. Check my IG stories on Fridays for chance to ask your questions!!

Want more help? I have a bunch of

01/01/2026

Coughs, colds, fevers...and more! There's so much gunk going around right now and I know it's so confusing for parents to know how to help in the midst of illness.

I've put together a workshop for parents on All The Germs...runny noses, RSV, flu, croup, mycoplasma.

➡️ What to know about the 7 common respiratory illnesses
➡️ Symptomatic relief that actually works
➡️ How to handle FEVERS (hint: skip the cool baths!)
➡️ What to do prevent illness including some recent articles on how probiotics can help prevent and reduce the severity of respiratory illnesses!

Comment GERMS to get the link or just check my links page!

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There’s a thousand parenting books. There are so many approaches. Attachment, barefoot, tiger, helicopter, free-range…. It used to be you felt the need to keep up with your neighbors and friends…now it’s all of Facebook. You see the beautifully framed and filtered shots of happy children and parents on Instagram.

Household peace, even momentary, is more difficult than you thought. The tug of work (do those emails ever quit?), keeping house (didn’t we just pick up this room?), giving your children positive attention, making sure they are being stimulated with outings, lessons, athletics….

I’d like to share my experiences, knowledge, and expertise with you. To help you be a better parent. To enjoy your children, spouse, and family more. To grow closer to each other and God. You already have most of what you need. I can give you the confidence and reassurance that you can do this.