The rate of development is different for everyone. Many children are ready to start trying solid foods when they have at least doubled their weight since birth — typically between 4-6 months of age. This is when a baby should have developed the enzymes needed for proper digestion. A few ways to determine if your
Read More5 Tips for Parents with Picky Eaters
Kids are notorious for being picky eaters. Don’t worry, this is a natural part of a child’s development. How can you ensure your child is getting the nutrients they need when they refuse to eat? Here are 5 tips to help: 1. Set times Creating set times for meals and snacks allows you to establish
Read MoreScreen Time is Linked to Lower Brain Development in Toddlers
A child’s brain develops most rapidly during its first five years of life. The increased use of digital devices (phones, tablets, and TVs) among our youth has sparked much debate among the medical world and parents alike. While this subject has been the topic of many pediatric studies, a recent study that uses a diffusion
Read MoreNavigating the World of Social Media with Adolescent Children
Social Media can certainly take over one’s life if you let it, adults included. The endless notifications, constant checking for updates, and the pressures of staying connected. It’s enough to drive you crazy. Now, imagine being a child and dealing with those same stressors. Recent studies show a significant increase in depression and suicidal thoughts
Read MoreCreate a Family Media Plan and Take Back Control
If you feel like you’ve lost control of your family’s screen time and digital consumption, you’re not alone. Healthcare professionals and technology leaders have seen a tremendous rise in technology use among children and adults. One recommendation they have to help monitor your family’s digital device use is by creating a family media plan. Here
Read MoreHey Parents, Put Down Your Phones
Modeling healthy phone habits for our children can be challenging. Oftentimes, your phone is used for work, ordering groceries, checking the weather, nearly everything you do can be done on your phone. We are more connected now than we’ve ever been. However, all that connecting may be hurting your actual connection with your children and
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine
Here are some common questions parents and caregivers have when it comes to the HPV vaccine. What is HPV? There are a few types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types cause warts on the skin, others affect the genital or anal areas and some types can cause cervical cancer. The two most common types that
Read MoreHow Phones, Tablets and Digital Screens are Impacting the Adolescent Brain
The National Institutes of Health has launched a study that will be conducted on kids ages 9-10 throughout the United States. The study is in the early phases and will last ten years, but the early results are fascinating. Although the study will take years, here are some of the results to date: MRI results
Read MoreKeep Your Child Safe During the Holidays
The holiday season is about spending time with family and loved ones, but also road trips, parties, and festivities, trimming the tree, decorations, and more. Here is what you need to know to keep your children safe during this special time of year. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or going to visit friends and
Read MoreThe Dangers of Vaping and How to Know If Your Kids Are Vaping
E-cigarettes and vaping have exploded in popularity over the past few years and are being used by both adolescents and adults. Marketed and promoted to be a safe alternative to cigarette smoking, we now know this is far from the truth. The American Academy of Pediatrics joins the CDC to remind parents that e-cigarette use
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