Mental Health Resources
A recent study shows suicide rates among young people have continued to soar in recent years. The suicide rate for 15- to 24-year-olds climbed to its highest point in 2017 since 2000. This highlights the
Heat Safety Tips for Young Children
As summer approaches, it's important to keep heat safety top of mind. Every year, children die from heat stroke from being left in a hot car, with the majority occurring in children 3 and under.
Summer Safety and Drowning Prevention Tips
Summer is upon us and water safety should not be taken lightly. Drowning is the single leading cause of death in children ages 1-4. If you are a parent of a toddler PLEASE watch the
Measles: News and Your Questions Answered
I have received a lot of questions about the recent measles outbreak. Measles cases have hit a new high and the AAP urges vaccination. Your child should be vaccinated: If at risk of contracting measles (due
How to Choose a Multivitamin for Kids
Is picking a multivitamin making you mad? As with Vitamin D and Essential Fatty Acids, sometimes it is necessary to supplement the healthiest of diets and lifestyles to prevent deficiencies. We do so for optimal
How to Take Control of Heartburn
Many infants and children manifest heartburn (acid reflux) differently. Read on for tips, foods to avoid, and when to see a doctor. Some young children silently and painlessly regurgitate food minutes to hours after their
Baby-Led Weaning: Everything You Need to Know
Baby-led weaning (BLW) allows babies to handle table food before pureéd foods. Years ago this became a fashionable practice shared on the internet. It's purpose is to help the baby self regulate how much they
Good news about concussion treatment
Good news about concussion treatment....the AAP has adapted a more sensible approach! Any headache after head injury is a red flag for concussion. Doctors have had their hands tied with treatment options; the only accepted
Vitamin D – just do it!
How much Vitamin D do you need? Healthy adults need 1000-2000 IU of Vitamin D per day and children need 400-1000 IU. Breastfeeding moms need 5000 IU. Although you can get 425 IU in a 3-ounce
How to Model Good Eating Habits for Your Family
There is immeasurable value in modeling good eating habits as a family. If you are interested in raising a child who picks healthy options for life, please check out these great tips from Ellyn Satter: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/…/childrens-eating-a…/…