Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned parent, parenting is never easy. At Premier Pediatrics, our blog is an excellent resource as you face difficult parenting challenges. We have compiled a list of topics that our parents frequently encounter and ask about. Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Let us know on Social Media or by emailing us!
A lot of families view the discussion about “introducing solids” as a conversation about nutrition. Yet, focusing on nutrition might actually undermine your efforts. The most important developmental goal when…
Read All
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…
Read All
At this time we at Premier Pediatrics do not test and cannot write an order/script for COVID PCR or antibody tests. This is based on current AAP, CDC and New…
Read All
This is a program designed to help new parents use formula or pumped milk in addition to breastfeeding during the early days of their baby’s life before their milk comes…
Read All
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,…
Read All
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.…
Read AllToddlers are in a unique position. They are always in a school setting but old enough to crave a schedule to their day. A preschool teacher who is a very…
Read All
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…
Read All
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…
Read All
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!…
Read All
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…
Read All
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…
Read All
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…
Read All
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…
Read All