All Search Results
-
How to talk to your kids about death
Written by Jaya Jagmohan, DO
-
Preventing childhood obesity can be as easy As 5-2-1-0!
Written by Brandon Alexander, DO
-
A mother's journey through autism leads to helping other families with special needs
Shirliene Navarro is a family resource specialist at the Developmental Center for Infants and Children/Early Steps, a program offered by the Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families. She is also mother to Marcello, who was diagnosed with autism as a toddler. Shirliene has helped countless families who have children with special needs by offering support, education and advocacy, but it's her personal experience as the mother of a child with special needs that allows her to come alongside families in a truly unique way.
-
Does swimming cause ear infections?
This blog post was originally published in June 2014
-
How to talk to your teen about drinking and driving
When it comes to parenting, some safety lessons we impart to our kids are simple. Look both ways before you cross the street. Don’t play with matches. Never put anything into an electrical socket. These things are black and white, clear as day. It would be nice if things stayed this easy, but they don’t. We all know that as our kids grow, teaching about safety becomes more complicated.
-
Should I bank my baby's cord blood?
This post was originally published in August 2013
-
Preschoolers aren’t getting enough active play time
A new study tells us that preschool-aged children aren’t getting enough active play time at their childcare facility.
-
The one piece of advice I’d give myself as a new mother
I’ve been a mother for nearly six years now, and it has been a wild and wonderful ride so far. As my little people grow into bigger people, I sometimes stop and think back on those first months and years as a parent. I thought parenting was all about taking care of and teaching my children. It is about that, of course. What I didn’t know, though, is that it’s also a journey for me as I learn and grow and change through this process of caring for others.
-
Solid foods 101: When and how to introduce to your baby
Written by Summer Vu, DO
-
12 Tips to Help Your Family Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
It can be tough to get your child or teen to make half of their plate fruits and vegetables every day. Especially since many choose fried vegetables such as french fries and potato chips instead of a healthy baked potato or a side salad. As a parent, you might be confused about how to go about introducing your child or teen to more healthful choices. Below are 12 tips to help you introduce more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet.
