The Waiting Room

Musings from years of addressing parental concerns and watching my children grow up.


Teen Rx

Teen Rx

Take two dreams and call me in the morning. By Brian Thornburg, MSM, DO, FAAPSleep is an ever-changing curiosity. Infants and children fight it, teenscan’t avoid it, and adults crave...
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A Case for Unplugging Your Children and Going Outside

A Case for Unplugging Your Children and Going Outside

Today's typical childhood experience does not include having the Great Outdoors right off the steps of the porch. Most children are programmed throughout their day and will spend 50% less time outside during their childhood than their parents did.
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The Greatest Generation

The Greatest Generation

Today we honor  fallen veterans. I recommend you watch Honor Flight, a powerful and uplifting feature-length documentary film that chronicles a dedicated group of Midwesterners as they rally together to fly...
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Feeding the ADHD Squirrel

Feeding the ADHD Squirrel

You are what you eat. Ugh! Hated hearing those words from moms as I grew up. Apparently I wanted to be cinnamon frosted pop tart. I see so many comedy...
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Dr. Thornburg Family Ski Trip in Montana

How To Be A Better Playmate and Sneak in a Little Exercise at the Same Time

How many times have you heard your kids ask you, "Can you play with me?" If your household is anything like mine, this question usually comes when you're elbow deep...
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Probiotic Snacks for Everyone

Probiotic Snacks for Everyone

Regular consumption of probiotics can lead to weight loss, a stronger immune system, a well balanced digestive system, improved mental health, and so much more.
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NO for the YES!

NO for the YES!

Okay, all you overscheduled and tired parents. Like a love letter, I wrote this just for you. I am a single parent with eight children. As my friends from college say to me, “Whenever I feel down I just think of you.” Best friends like kids always tell the truth. I am your best parenting friend and this is the truth.
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Healthy Treats for the On-The-Go Family

Healthy Treats for the On-The-Go Family

With a busy schedule, it may be difficult to find the time to meal prep let alone healthy snacks. It can become a chore and buying healthy snacks at the store often adds up. So what do you do if you are a parent on-the-go, but also want to make sure your family is consuming nutritious options?
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Building a Child’s Happy Brain

Building a Child’s Happy Brain

The human body produces hundreds of neurochemicals. They are key to our physical and mental wellbeing.

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Mom Influence on Healthy Eating

Mom Influence on Healthy Eating

By combining healthy habits with positive experiences, your influence as a mom on your family’s health can be very impactful.  
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Healthy Resolutions

Healthy Resolutions

It is important to start the year off with healthy resolutions.
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Defining the season of giving!

Defining the season of giving!

Giving back during the holidays is what the spirit is all about and Dr. Thornburg and his office are doing just that.
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