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…
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…
You bring your child into the office to be seen, hoping that there is a quick fix that will make the illness and the suffering it causes go away. You are told that an antibiotic won’t help, and you don’t really understand why. In this blog we will be discussing antibiotic stewardship and why antibiotic…
Sex education is not just about sexual intercourse but rather should include the broader concept of sexuality including the physical, emotional, and social aspects of sex in our society. You have the opportunity to teach your children about love, relationships, and commitment not simply about the physical act of intercourse which they will naturally figure…