Milk: “it does a body good,” especially in children. Milk is rich with vitamins, minerals and fats that are essential to growing bodies, and it is recommended in the US Department of Health’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans that children over the age of 2 drink between 2 to 3 cups a day.1 But with [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the school day on its head for both students and parents. Many children across the country are learning remotely, while some are going back to the classroom in limited capacity or on a staggered schedule. Working parents are trying to juggle their own altered schedules while helping manage their child’s [...]
Halloween is always a fun and exciting time for kids! Although this year’s celebrations may be a little different, there are still lots of fun ways to celebrate! See below for 10 suggestions for a safe and spooky Halloween 2020! Attend a virtual costume party. Dress up and show off those awesome costumes! Take advantage [...]
Burping is a normal part of caring for a newborn. But for many parents, the burping process is rarely straightforward, because so much of the approach in burping a child is determined by your newborn baby. Even if you've had children in the past, the tips and tricks you used before might not apply [...]
Good sleep plays a critical role in the physical and mental health of children. But this aspect of health is also greatly affected by the sleep habits established as toddlers and young children. As children grow up, new challenges and issues may develop that compromise these sleep patterns, resulting in irregular sleep schedules, or [...]
Healthy dental habits at an early age can help set the course for your child's overall health later in life. By the time your child is a toddler, they will mostly likely have a mouth full of teeth requiring regular care. Poor dental care can lead to cavities and other health problems that put your [...]
As screens have become a daily part of life in most American homes, the screen time allotted to children has become a point of focus among pediatricians and other health experts. Research suggests that children—especially children under two years of age—receive much more benefit from unstructured play time than they do from watching videos [...]
In Florida and across the United States, many schools are preparing their teachers, students and families for a return to school that takes place partially or entirely online. Virtual learning creates a number of challenges for parents as well as their children—and this is especially true for elementary school-aged children, who may have a tougher [...]
On July 1, 2020, the Florida Legislature passed a bill requiring parental consent for all physical exams and procedures involving the genitalia or pelvic area of female patients. This bill applies to children of all ages so it's important that all parents familiarize themselves with our newly-required consent form policy. Below you will find [...]
Every parent cringes when their child bumps a head—either because they've fallen to the ground, been hit during a sport, or even ran into a piece of furniture in their home. Unfortunately, head injuries are a part of daily life for many children, especially toddlers and small children developing coordination as they learn to walk [...]
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