We are living in a time that is new and uncertain for everyone. Wearing a mask has become a mandatory part of daily life. The CDC recommends masks for anyone 2 years and older in places where you cannot social distance. To be effective, masks should cover your child’s mouth and nose. You can purchase Read More
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I Wish I Had An Expert
Looking For An Expert? During this unprecedented time in history, parents are navigating safety challenges, uncertainty, fear, and daily changes in information without a road map. Carrying the responsibility of a family’s well-being is always many-layered, but this global pandemic is adding complication and complexity beyond what many of us have yet encountered. Read More
Physical Activity Benefits Start Young
Preventative measures for heart health start as young as 3 years old, according to a large study published in the journal Pediatrics. The study took place over three years, looking at over 400 children ages 3-5 years old. The findings indicated that all physical activity had a positive effect, but more intense physical activity was Read More
Handwashing
By the time your child is 4 years old they should be able to wash and dry their hands on their own. Younger children will need help, and sometimes older children might need assistance and/or supervision. But even adults don’t necessarily follow standard hand washing hygiene, despite hand washing being the number one way of Read More
Swap Out The Fruit Juice
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no fruit juice for children during the first year of life. This is a change from previous policy; until 2017 they recommended no fruit juice during the first 6 months. Read More