Nutrition is important to your child’s physical and mental development, no matter what age they are. As parents, it’s important to set a good example and mealtime is a great place to start. Allowing your child to help prepare meals is a great way for them to be active in the selection process. It teaches
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What is the Summer Slide and How to Prevent It
The Summer Slide: the slide backwards that many children make over the summer months in regard to the skills they learned in school, often reading and math. It can have a significant impact on their ability to get back into the swing of things come fall. Even the brightest children can fall victim to the
Read MoreChildren’s Medical Center: Where Your Safety is Our #1 Priority
We understand that life is not the same right now. What is the same at Children’s Medical Center, is that our number one priority is the health of you and your family. We know these are challenging and sometimes scary times — we want to stress that Children’s Medical Center remains deeply committed to providing
Read MoreMaking Healthy Food Choices: Baby to Toddler to Teen
Nutrition is important to your child’s physical and mental development, no matter what age they are. Here are a few guidelines to help you make healthy food choices throughout your child’s life. Babies: Got Milk? Breast milk, formula, or a combination of the two will provide almost every nutrient that your baby needs during its
Read More10 Healthy Habits the Whole Family Can Embrace During Stressful Times
Current events are creating stress for many families. The fear and anxiety of waiting and not knowing how long this may last can be overwhelming and cause many emotions in both adults and children. Here are ten things you can do to support yourself and your family during these crazy times: Routine: Create a routine
Read MoreWhat to Do While Schools are Closed During the Coronavirus Crisis?
As schools across the nation close their doors to protect our children, teachers, faculty, and families from the spread of COVID-19, parents are feeling the ripple effect to transition their children into a new stay-at-home and learn-from-home way of life. Here are a few things that can help your children learn from home. Routine Schools
Read MoreThe Similarities and Differences Between a Cold, the Flu and COVID-19
As the cases of coronavirus increase across the country, many families are asking, ‘how do I know if I have it or not?” Many of the symptoms (fever, chills, body aches, and cough) are similar to that of the cold or flu. However, there are differences and that is what’s key to pay attention to
Read MoreIs Your Baby Ready to Eat Solid Food?
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
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