If you are a parent, you probably know the difficulties of dealing with a sick child. While many of these illnesses are unpleasant, luckily they are not usually serious. However, you should know the basics of the most common illnesses your child might get. Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Health and Wellness
The Importance of Play in Child Development
We’ve all heard “All work, no play” but for children, the play can also be the work. During childhood development, the activities that may seem less essential to us can have a big impact on their progress. Taking the time to understand the different meaningful aspects in a child’s day could make their actions even… Continue Reading
6 Toddler Safety Tips
When your baby becomes a toddler, the new movement can provide new opportunities for safety issues. Learning what to watch out for is vital. Here, we provide you with six toddler safety tips to keep in mind. Toddler Safety Tips For You Each of these provides a shift in your mindset from when your child… Continue Reading
5 Reasons Well Child Visits are Important
Now that the new year is underway, it’s a great time to make sure you’ve got your family’s routine medical visits scheduled. While it may be tempting to skip scheduling another trip to the doctor when your child is well, it’s important to bring the kids in for their well-child visits. Here’s why: 1. Track… Continue Reading
How Vaccines Work
With COVID-19 still being the biggest health topic worldwide, there are a lot of conversations happening about vaccines for the virus and immunization in general. We think now is a good time to review how vaccines work and why they are so important. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization currently prevents 2-3 million… Continue Reading
6 Healthy Habits for 2022
It may be hard to believe, but a new year is days away! And with the calendar resetting, many people make ambitious resolutions. And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to improve the health of your family. However, it may be helpful to break down big goals into smaller steps and focus on simple healthy habits… Continue Reading
Ear Infections in Children: What You Need to Know
Ear infections in children are one of the most common childhood illnesses with almost all kids having at least one ear infection by the time they are 7 years old. They are also one of the most common reasons parents bring their child to a doctor. What Parents Should Know About Ear Infections in Children… Continue Reading
8 Helpful Winter Health Tips for Kids
During the winter months, cold and flu season is in full swing. Kids spend more time indoors with other children and heating systems recycle dry air, which enables germs to spread easily. While there is never a guarantee you won’t get a cold or the flu, you can take precautions to lower your family’s risk… Continue Reading
Is My Child Too Sick for School?
Now that kids are back in school for in-person learning, it’s time to brush up on the signs and symptoms that mean your child is too sick for school. Recognizing the symptoms of a possibly contagious illness may be more important now than ever. While statistics suggest that children do not get sick with COVID-19… Continue Reading
6 Ways to Help Your Child with Weight Management
National Childhood Obesity Month is in September. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 5 children in the US have obesity. It’s a serious problem that can put children and adolescents at risk for other health conditions. That’s why we have put together these 6 tips for weight management… Continue Reading
