Hi, I’m Dr. Joannie Yeh — pediatrician, mom of 3, and the biggest cheerleader for parents living their best lives (which, let’s be real, is code for kids living their best lives).

I practice pediatrics near Philadelphia with a special focus on kids’ mental health, and I speak on these topics too. This blog started as a way to share the same tips I give parents and kids in the exam room: real, imperfect parenting, grounded in the latest research, sprinkled with silliness to keep it real and relatable.

Because let’s be honest: parenting is hard. Meals, activities, self-care, everyone’s emotions — juggling it all can feel impossible. That’s why I’m also a life coach. Together, we don’t just brainstorm a plan that fits your family’s values — we work through the interruptions, protect your boundaries, and keep the progress going until you actually reach your goals.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me running, color-coding my life in spreadsheets and bullet journals, hunting for travel deals with points, or losing board games to my kids fair and square (they’re merciless, and honestly, losing gracefully is a life skill I’m happy to model).

Come along for the ride!

• The Sparkly Squirrel podcast — real conversations on living our best (imperfect) lives
• Instagram @Betamomma — science-based ideas, with practical, playful strategies
• Monday Momentum Memo — a newsletter that delivers a boost of motivation for the week and beyond

Disclaimer:

This is for general education only. Not medical advice. Not reflective of my employers’ opinions. Talk to your child’s doctor to address specific concerns and to make a plan that fits their needs and situation. Your use of this website or any related content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.