Dr. Phil Boucher

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!

Here’s what to know about starting solid foods! Drop questions below!!And PLEASE don’t waste your money on those powdere...
04/12/2026

Here’s what to know about starting solid foods! Drop questions below!!

And PLEASE don’t waste your money on those powdered allergen introduction kits…some have been pulled from market because they didn’t even contain the allergens they were supposed to (looking at you, Spoonful One) and you have all the foods you need in your pantry and fridge to do it much cheaper with REAL food.

Parents, I want to share something important with you. You may have heard of stimming and associate it only with Autisti...
04/11/2026

Parents, I want to share something important with you. You may have heard of stimming and associate it only with Autistic people.

ALL HUMANS stim. Stimming is a natural behavior that helps us regulate, communicate, process, and protect ourselves.

Stimming can take many forms, such as humming, bouncing your leg, tapping your fingers, or even doodling. And while some stims may look different from others, they all serve a purpose. Stimming can help calm us down when we’re anxious, give us an outlet to express our emotions, or help us focus when we’re overwhelmed.

So, if you notice your child stimming (or you yourself are stimming), please don't try to eliminate it. Instead, try to understand why they are doing it and how you can support them. Stimming is a way that they are communicating with you and the world. By accepting and embracing their unique way of self-expression, you can help them feel heard, seen, and accepted for who they are.

Remember, stimming is not bad or something that needs to be fixed. It's a natural and human behavior that we all do. Celebrate our differences rather than trying to make everyone fit into a very unrealistic box of what’s percieved as “normal” or “good”.

04/10/2026

Bandit, Is that you? 😂

04/09/2026

What you do at 6:00 on any given Wednesday matters SO MUCH MORE than those big memorable vacations, birthday dinners, or other special occasions we remember. You get one birthday dinner a year but over 300 opportunities to start your child’s day on the right note. Pick the one with the higher reps to create a lasting impression on your child.

Focus on the day to day exercise of kind parenting…which is often not easy but so important.

04/08/2026

BEYFORTUS (new RSV monoclonal antibody) packaging walkthrough - long video, lots to talk about including how it works, side effects, effectiveness etc.

If you'd like more help with ALL THE GERMS, comment GERMS and i'll DM you the link to my new All The Germs workshop where I walk through for parents all the gunk your kids will see in the coming months!

04/07/2026

When times are tough start with what YOU can actually control and do…and then just do that for now.

04/06/2026

Only you can protect your child from the toxic achievement culture we are all swimming in.

If you are not active, intentional, and ruthless about it, you’ll all get swept up in the current too.

04/05/2026

Measles versus flu, covid, rsv…measles is worse than all of the above and more contagious than all of them combined.

Avoid unnatural interventions like IV fluids, antibiotics (for secondary infections), medicines to keep blood pressure from tanking, oxygen, etc. by not getting measles.

You don’t have it on your radar because 92% of US children are immunized, but not everyone can be immunized and so we rely completely on others to protect our newborn infants (who can’t get vaccine until 12 months of age) and immunocompromised like those on chemotherapy. A child with measles who entered a daycare class with 12 infants…at least 11 would get infected, even if the infected child was only in the room for 10 minutes.

In the most recent outbreak in PA, one child (whose parents took child to hospital because so ill but then didn’t abide by isolation protocols) infected multiple classmates who then had to be hospitalized.

04/04/2026

If you want to know what’s going on in your child’s head you have to be OKAY with asking a question that might return an answer that makes you sad, scared, or uncomfortable.

Make it a regular part of your week to check in on their mental health so that when things get tough they know you’re going to ask…and that you’re going to listen without judgement and get them the help TOGETHER.

We proactively do mental health screenings (PHQ-9 for depression and GAD-7 for anxiety) for our preteens and teens FOUR TIMES each year because know that just one time isn’t enough and a lot can happen if your child isn’t asked between one annual check-up and the next. Google those tests and have your teen fill out or ask your pediatrician to do them more frequently if possible. If you’re local and want more help & resources, comment Frontier and I’ll DM you more info about how we help our patients thrive.

04/03/2026

This is your year to reign in the evening and weekend outings. Run run run leads to more stress, anxiety, and disconnection for ourselves and our kids….the opposite is true too but it requires INTENTION to actively protect downtime. What are you saying “nope!” to this season?

04/01/2026

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL - watch this hilarious video by - one of my favorite content creators on instagram - and at the end I talk a little about how AC works, what we use it for, and what to know! Please share if you've ever wondered about AC!!

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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.