Infant and Toddler Dental Care
This post was written by Dr. Mindy Homer of Happy KiDDS Pediatric Dentistry – www.happykiddsdental.com Most new parents recognize that dentistry is an important element for the overall health of…
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This post was written by Dr. Mindy Homer of Happy KiDDS Pediatric Dentistry – www.happykiddsdental.com Most new parents recognize that dentistry is an important element for the overall health of…
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Adults and older kids are starting to accept wearing masks outside as the new norm and a public health necessity. Now, we need to figure out a way to help…
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Creating a Picture Schedule One of the reasons that young children seem so comfortable at preschool is because they know exactly what is happening when. Their classroom routines become automatic,…
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Under 1 years old Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five.…
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Mental Health Challenges and Coping Strategies While Social Distancing As we continue to live through this unprecedented time, there is still so much we are working to understand about COVID…
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Over the past two weeks, there has been a lot of attention paid to a new pediatric condition associated with covid-19 called “Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome”. We want to reassure…
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by Lena DeGloma, MS, LMT, CD, CLC, CCCE As a licensed massage therapist who specializes in prenatal and postnatal massage, I love teaching parents about how to massage their babies!…
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During the current pandemic, many parents have asked about the impact of social isolation on toddler development. The first three years of life are characterized by remarkable growth in…
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Without a doubt the questions I have gotten most from clients since everyone has been staying home are about snacking. When you’re home, with the kitchen in plain view and…
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Teaching your baby to sleep well begins early. During the first four months of life, an infant can learn to self-soothe and fall asleep without a caregiver’s help (see previous…
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Shelter at home has caused us to temporarily modify the way we live our lives. For children, one of the biggest challenges is how to keep them active and keep…
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This post was written by Jessica Hynes, Certified Pilates Instructor, please visit her website jessicahynes.co Pregnancy and postpartum are special yet challenging times for new mothers. They have just experienced a major…
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There are many different books dedicated to teaching infants to sleep well. I think the hard part is finding the book or strategy that is right for your family. …
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HOW TO STAY CALM – QUARANTINED SEGMENT The world as we once knew has drastically changed. Quarantine has become our new norm. However, this is new and extremely challenging. How…
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We have to stay home for the virus crisis. Your family has two homes. Those homes may or may not see the world in different ways, may or may not…
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Breastfeeding with concerns about COVID-19 can be quite nerve racking. It is important to realize that a healthy, breastfeeding mom can take comfort in the fact that nothing needs to…
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When talking to your child about covid-19, there are a number of simple principles that can guide your conversation. It is important to think about your initial conversation as the…
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A new study found that toddlers are prone to leg fractures when sitting in their parents lap while using a slide. The inciting accident usually occurs when a child’s foot…
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A recent study by researchers at Stanford concluded that a positive attitude is as important as IQ as a predictor of academic success. The researchers demonstrated that a positive attitude…
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An interesting study from Finland describes that children who receive a diagnosis of ADHD between 7 and 9 years old are more likely to have a birthday from September to…
Read AllLast Tuesday, Natalie Barnett PhD, a sleep expert from Seven Oaks Sleep, joined a number of Premier parents to talk about establishing excellent sleeping habits. I would like to share…
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It’s 7 a.m. in the Ferraro household, and 7-month-old quadruplets Charlie, Claire, Henry, and Dillon are crying for breakfast. Two-year-old Molly is hungry, too. To Read More Click Here
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School has already started in some parts of the country, but if you’re sending your first child to kindergarten this fall, you may want to take your own crash course…
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Fevers are a big topic in my pediatrics practice. After all, they’re common. Nearly all children will develop a fever at some point in their lives. Fevers are also upsetting…
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Just when we’ve finally gotten used to the fall weather, it seems that Old Man Winter is nipping at our toes. This will mean some chilly days playing outdoors, but,…
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It may seem like recently there has been a lot of press about the whopping cough. That is with good reason. There is currently an epidemic of whooping cough in…
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Thank you to Jen Eden for this guest post about summer safety. In about two weeks, I’ll be sending three of my four kids to sleepaway camp. Which means that,…
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Being a father in today’s world can mean many things. There are the traditional roles of provider, protector, teacher and fixer of all. And, thanks to the more enlightened views…
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