Welcome. Dr. Markel is dedicated to helping parents and children empower themselves to have a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Susan Markel, M.D., is an American Board Certified Pediatrician with extensive experience in newborn care and lactation, as well as all aspects of general pediatric care. As a consultant to parents of children of all ages, from newborn through adolescence, her ability to communicate and empathize has helped many families in times of emotional transition. She has appeared on many live television broadcasts, and she has been invited to speak at parenting conferences world-wide.

Attachment Parenting is a philosophy based in the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds between the infant and parent(s).

All of the articles and information on this site have been written by Dr. Markel and published in parenting magazines in the United States. Please feel free to contact Dr. Markel with any questions or comments.

Children come into the world ready to Love, Learn and Play...

"Many of us, with the best intentions, have subordinated our instinctive, caring attitudes, by listening to the advice of so-called "experts". Doctors are trained to answer questions about sick babies, not where your child should sleep or how long he/she should nurse. Technology cannot improve on nature, and no expert on child-rearing can know what is right for your child.

Every parent who stands up for children is creating a better world for the next generation."

Peaceful Parenting for a Peaceful World