It is relatively common for children under 2 years old to bite. Being common makes it no less upsetting, especially if you are the child’s target or your child’s child care provider is threatening to discharge the child from their care. There are many reasons for biting, most of them related to growth and development,…
As a parent, you want what is best for your child. You often ask us about how to help your child develop optimally and what tools you might need to do so. In this blog, we answer “Does my Infant Really Need…?”, we get a little messy in the name of development, and offer you…
March 11-17, 2018 is National Sleep Awareness Week. Sleep is a foundation of health and wellness. When they don’t get enough sleep or good quality sleep, children (and adults) cannot function well. Signs your child may not be getting quality sleep: Difficulty focusing Difficulty following directions Hyperactivity Irritability Moodiness Difficulty awakening in the morning Impaired…
Vaping The usage of Electronic cigarettes is growing in popularity. Unfortunately, this includes use children and teens. In 2016, more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, including 4.3% of middle school students and 11.3% of high school students. These products come in stylish packages that…
Keeping children safe from harm is an important role of a parent. As pediatricians, we talk to parents about keeping children safe from adults who might harm them, gun safety, media safety and such. But what about children hurting children…what about bullying? October has been designated National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, so we are sharing…
May 14 – 20, 2017 is Food Allergy Awareness Week. It is likely that you or your child either has food allergies or knows someone who does. Here we will provide some basic information and resources for food allergy. Researchers estimate that up to 15 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.9 million children…