Children tend to mimic their parents’ behavior, and more often, their mistakes. Teaching children healthy eating habits at an early age will keep them from having to change bad habits later. Eating is something we do throughout the day and often as a family. You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most …
Whether you’re a new or veteran parent, a sick baby can leave you confused and afraid. Is the baby’s fever dangerous? Should you call the doctor for a cough? Vomiting? Diarrhea? It helps knowing that most common issues aren’t an emergency. A touch of stomach flu, a little fussiness, and a minor diarrhea usually …
Back to schools and sports physicals are an important tool to keeping your child healthy. Our doctors encourage you to have get your child’s well visits done yearly. We suggest that you schedule your child’s well visit in the month of their birth or right after school ends so that …
Bedtime The Four B’s Kids under 2 yrs: Bath, Breast, Book, then Bed Kids 2 to 6 yrs: Bath, Brush (teeth & hair), Book then Bed Brushing Your Toddler’s Teeth Your self-determined toddler can sometimes present a challenge when it comes to brushing her teeth. Try this: Sit on the floor cross-legged, placing your child on her back, …
Why does my child need to be immunized? Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They are safe and they work. In fact, serious side effects are no more common than those from other types of medication such as antibiotics and fever reducers and pain relievers. Vaccinations have …
It’s good for children and adults to spend time playing and exercising outdoors, and it’s important to do so safely. Sunscreen Sunscreen can help protect the skin from sunburn and some skin cancers but only if used correctly. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be used for sun protection, not as …
