Hello moms and dads! It’s summertime and that means lots more swimming and pool time, which is fun but also means an increase in swimmer’s ear for little ones. Don’t fret. We are here to help. It can be hard to tell if your child has a traditional ear infection or is suffering from swimmer’s […]
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Hello moms and dads! It’s summer. Children play and spend more time outdoors. Let’s talk about some of the things you can look out for when it comes to insects and pests. Typical bug / mosquito bites are possibly dangerous. There’s no need to run to the doctor for every bite because the usual treatment
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Hello moms and dads! Toddlers and young children have a lot of energy. Adding artificial sugar to that is often not the best idea. Adding more vegetables to their diet, however, can help balance their energy level and keep their minds and bodies strong. There are countless nutrients in a variety of veggie combinations. In
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Hello Mamas, Let’s talk about our little picky eaters. Your toddler’s rejection of food is most likely not your fault even though it can be frustrating. Children between the ages of one and three are naturally picky eaters. They are “feeling their oats”. The 2 year old independency stage “I’m tough – Don’t tell
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Hello Mamas, Breastmilk is “liquid-gold”! It is the best food you could possibly give your baby. There are so many studies showing how human breastmilk is truly amazing. Not only is breastfeeding better for your baby, it has numerous benefits for you as well. Human milk is a complex living substance with health-promoting
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Hello Mamas, Babies are a lot more interactive than you think, they do much more than just eat, sleep, and soil their diapers. Newborns respond to their environment as soon as they are born; to music, to toys, dad’s voice, mom’s touch, and even to the patterns on the ceiling from the lights. These
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Hello Mamas, “It’s All About Food, Folks” I truly enjoy discussing the approach to eating right! Supplying your baby with the best possible nutrition starts at conception. The actual building blocks of your baby’s body depend on your diet. No fast food/junk foods (Burgers, fries, hotdogs, processed meat, sodas, sugar sweets, pizza, etc.) We
Hello Mamas, A strong immune system is your body’s best defense against illnesses. Keeping a high vitamin D3 blood level is key. Vitamin D builds immunity and helps fight off infection by regulating the activity of immune cells which evoke antiviral responses. It binds to receptors on immune cells such as neutrophils and macrophages and
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Hello Mamas, Omega-3s are extremely important not only for your heart but especially for the brain and infant development. It has also been proven to help ADHD, depression, and anxiety. The brain is composed of 60% fat, this means your brain needs a continuous supply of dietary fat for its health and wellbeing. It particularly depends upon
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Hello Mamas, Let talk about exercise. Exercise is important for people of all ages, but it is very important for children and adolescents. Not only does it help their overall physical development, it also helps them cognitively and to develop good habits for the future. Regular physical activity helps children and adolescent’s development in numerous ways: It
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