Food allergies have become much more common in the past several years. So much so that many daycare centers and schools have banned common allergenic foods. That’s because 1 in 13 school children ...
The holidays are upon us and now is a great time to remind ourselves to slow down, take time, be thankful for family and friends, and be grateful for all that we have. Studies show that people ...
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I decorate the house, wear a costume to work, and sit outside to give candy to the neighborhood kids. It’s so fun seeing the adorable and ...
Your baby’s first few weeks of life are a whirlwind. I previously wrote about what to expect in the first few days after birth in hopes that new parents will feel more confident about bringing ...
Recently, the reports on chemical exposure in our food supply have been increasing. Our concern is that children exposed to these chemicals may experience harmful effects as they grow and ...
When it comes to children, there is always something to talk about with regards to safety. We counsel new parents on baby safety, we talk about staying safe during cold winter months and while ...
If there is one thing all parents can agree on, it’s that babies go through a lot of diapers. Newborns will have 8-10 wet diapers per day and breastfed babies will have a poop with just about ...
Every 4 month well child check includes the same conversation; when is it time to start solid foods? There is no one answer to this question and the answers, at least some of them, have changed ...
Do you know what your kids are doing when they are watching YouTube or posting videos to their social media accounts? You might want to find out because there are some scary challenges out there ...
During cold and flu season, there are several medical treatments that are hotly contested. Most commonly, it is whether or not to get a flu vaccine. A close second is whether or not to give ...