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I couldn’t have imagined that I’d be in a relationship where my husband hosts a party on a Monday night at our house wit...
02/25/2026

I couldn’t have imagined that I’d be in a relationship where my husband hosts a party on a Monday night at our house with 300 guests listed on an 8 foot long scroll, a banquet table laden with food but also semi n**e drag performers dressed as the sun and the moon where my 80 year old father in law was munching on Persian lavash bread while enjoying the show. With a lead up to the party that included having hundreds of Chinese lanterns hung around the entire house as well as 200 umbrellas hung upside down from a 20x30 tent in the backyard. All to celebrate and honor the life and art of Steven Arnold, who sadly died from complications of AIDS in the 90s, and whose incredible breadth of artwork inspires us all. It’s hard to describe what dedication and love Jay has put into something like this, and it’s one thing to come to the show or the party, and another to live in this world he is creating for all of us, including for our daughter - who’s been obsessed with the lanterns, umbrellas and the room full of color and light beneath her nursery.

Thank you and for sharing your love, joy and light with all of us.

02/21/2026

Mornings with a child are so wild because you can have what feels like a whole day before 9am and then suddenly they are on their first nap and you have to go to work.





Our Organic Cotton Washcloths are the quiet overachievers of bath time. Gentle on newborn skin. Durable enough for stick...
02/19/2026

Our Organic Cotton Washcloths are the quiet overachievers of bath time. Gentle on newborn skin. Durable enough for sticky toddler faces. Chic enough to live on your bathroom counter without apology.

Made from certified organic cotton, they are:

• Soft enough for delicate skin
• Absorbent without being bulky
• Free from synthetics
• Washable, reusable, endlessly useful

They are for milk dribbles.
For post bath snuggles.
For wiping cheeks after berries.
Get it wet and chuck it in the freezer your own face at the end of a long day.

One of those simple things that makes daily care feel fun and calm!


02/19/2026

“Antibiotics will permanently ruin your child’s microbiome.”

This myth hits the parent group chats often!

Antibiotics absolutely change gut bacteria. That part is true.

But they do not annihilate it forever!

Most antibiotics are targeted to treat specific bacterial infections. They’re absorbed, circulate, and act where the infection is. They don’t just sit in the gut and wipe everything out.

After a course of antibiotics, the microbiome shifts. In healthy kids, it largely recovers over time.

If your child needs antibiotics for something like a true ear infection, UTI, or skin infection, treating the infection prevents far more serious problems than the temporary microbiome shift.

Use them thoughtfully but don’t fear them when they’re medically necessary.

Good luck out there!







General medical education only. Not a substitute for care from your own clinician.

02/17/2026

Parent Group Chat Myths: Cold Weather Makes Kids Sick

Continuing the series.

Every winter this one resurfaces:
“Don’t let them get cold or they’ll catch something.”

Cold air does not cause infection. Viruses do.

We see more illness in winter because respiratory viruses circulate more and we all spend more time indoors together. That’s transmission. Not temperature.

You can be freezing and perfectly healthy. You can be warm and come down with the flu.

That said, I’m fairly certain I will forever be blamed for “causing” roseola because bathwater got cold once.

This myth has strong staying power.

Keep the parent group chat myths coming. We’ll keep sorting them out.

Good luck out there.







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Do you’all remember when we had the newborn lambs and I convinced Jay to let them sleep with us in our room for a night?...
02/15/2026

Do you’all remember when we had the newborn lambs and I convinced Jay to let them sleep with us in our room for a night? We put diapers on them and it was the first time Jay had placed a diaper on anything. Now flash forward and we have a daughter and a lot of diapers have been changed, but this post is to say that I think real love is when your partner enables you to fulfill your wildest dreams… even if they know you are wrong. Because although sleeping with lambs sounds cute, they don’t actually let you sleep and their diapers don’t actually stay on and it was a huge mess.

A day late, but Iove is love and is everyday.



02/13/2026

Continuing with the series, today’s classic:

“If you lower a fever, your kid will stay sick longer.”

There’s a little nuance here.

Yes, fever is part of the immune response. A higher temperature can increase metabolic activity.

But we don’t treat the thermometer. We treat the child.

If your kid has a low-grade fever and is drinking, playing, and relatively comfortable, you don’t have to give anything.

If they’re miserable.
If they won’t drink.
If they can’t sleep.

Helping them feel better so they can hydrate and rest is not weakening their immune system. It often helps recovery.

Good luck out there.



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02/10/2026

Did you see a post saying that if a two-year-old isn’t talking a lot yet, something must be wrong?

That idea causes so much unnecessary anxiety.

Language development happens on a wide spectrum. Around age two, many kids have a small but growing vocabulary and are just starting to combine words. Some talk early. Some take longer. Both can be completely normal.

Early talkers aren’t automatically “ahead,” and later talkers aren’t destined to struggle. Development doesn’t move in straight lines, and one milestone doesn’t predict adult success.

Parent group chats often turn milestones into a competition. They’re not. They’re just snapshots in time.

If you’re worried about your child’s speech, talk with your clinician. Otherwise, try not to let the internet rush your kid.

Good luck out there!

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I think the hardest part of being a physician and a dad is applying the same advice I give my patients, to my own life. ...
02/08/2026

I think the hardest part of being a physician and a dad is applying the same advice I give my patients, to my own life. But the one thing I say and do, is to try and have some fun with my kid. Because even as a doctor, I’m not sure any “developmentally appropriate toy” or music lessons or sleep training or supplement or anything for that matter, is actually important unless you can smile and have a little fun raising another human being. And don’t get me wrong, most of the time I question if “I’m doing a good job”, but truthfully, if I’m having some fun with my daughter, then I trust that’s more than enough.

Anyways, here are a few photos from some of the bright moments these past few weeks my



The Best Gift For New and Expecting Parents: Our New Parent Gift Box was created to support families as they bring a new...
02/06/2026

The Best Gift For New and Expecting Parents: Our New Parent Gift Box was created to support families as they bring a new baby home and settle into the earliest days together.

Inside are Dr. Max’s daily essentials for caring for newborn skin, supporting parents’ bodies, and making everyday routines feel more manageable.

This box includes Baby Balm, Diaper Ointment, Salve All, Ni**le Balm, Olive Oil Soap, a pack of organic cotton washcloths, a zipper bag for keeping things organized, and Dr. Animals, a gentle board book to share with your baby or an older sibling. A small seed packet is included as a reminder that care and growth take time.

Each item was chosen because it’s something I regularly recommend in real life when caring for babies and families. Practical, gentle, and meant to be used right away, not saved for later.

Our Newborn Parent Gift Box is the perfect gift to welcome a new baby and care for the people raising them.

Shop the full line on drmaxs.com


02/06/2026

Did you read somewhere that you should blow-dry a wound to help it heal?

I’ve seen this advice circulating in parent group chats, and it sounds convincing. It’s also wrong.

Skin doesn’t heal better when it’s dried out.
Skin cells need moisture to grow and repair. When wounds are kept too dry, they heal slower and can start to look infected.

Good wound care is still simple:

Wash with soap and water.
Protect it with a balm or ointment.
Cover it and let the skin do its job.

Parent groups can be helpful for support but they’re not a replacement for medical care.

Good luck out there.

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This is general medical education, not personal medical advice. Always check with your clinician if you’re unsure or concerned.

02/05/2026

Parent group chats are supposed to be places where we find community, support, and late night solidarity. And often they are. But every now and then… they turn into full blown medical myth factories.

One fear I see spread quickly in these spaces is that girls are starting their periods dramatically earlier than they used to.

It sounds scary. It spreads fast. But it is not supported by the data.

The average age of a first period today is around 12. About 100 years ago, it was roughly 12 and a half. That small shift is most strongly linked to improved nutrition and overall health trends.

The average age of a first period today is about 12 years old. About 100 years ago, it was roughly 12 and a half. That small shift is most strongly linked to improved nutrition and overall health.

Yes, we should absolutely keep talking about environmental contaminants and hormone exposure. Those are real and important conversations. But the idea that periods are suddenly happening dramatically earlier across the board is not what the evidence shows.

This is just the beginning. Parent chats can be supportive and helpful, but they can also spread fear when information gets distorted.

Drop the wildest myths you’ve seen in parent groups in the comments. We’re going to spend the next few weeks breaking them down together with actual medical evidence and calm, grounded parenting.

Good luck out there.







Disclaimer:
Educational only. Not medical advice. Every child develops on their own timeline. If you have concerns, talk with your child’s clinician. If you think something is urgent, seek care right away.

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