From the American Academy of Pediatrics; ​​​​​​On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle to play with? Probably, a hard no.  You work so hard all year long to keep your…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Spending time outdoors is a common activity on spring breaks or summer vacations, but remember to protect against the sun’s rays. Everyone is at risk for sunburn. Children especially need to be protected from the…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; All living things need water to survive. Along with milk, plain water is the best drink choice for kids. Why? It’s super healthy with zero calories & no added sugar. It good for the…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Pediatricians continue to be disturbed by the trends they’re seeing in the levels of physical activity of children, which appear to be headed in the wrong direction. One survey concluded that less than 25%…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; We all know that eating fruits and vegetables is important. But how do you get kids to eat more of these foods?  Tips for Parents:  Provide fruits and vegetables as snacks. Keep fruit washed,…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; We’ve all been that kid at one time or another: the new kid in class, the shy or uneasy child reaching out to make new friends, the new kid in the neighborhood. And as parents, we all…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Parents know who they should go to when their child is sick. But pediatrician visits are just as important for healthy children. The Bright Futures/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed a set of comprehensive health guidelines for well-child…

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; The first day of kindergarten begins a new stage in life. School-age children are curious and eager to learn, gain new skills, and make new friends. Families can create positive experiences that support a child’s curiosity…