Planning for a Happier Postpartum Period
As expectant parents, there are so many unknowns and elements that are out of our control. Here are some guiding principles for your postpartum plan.
As expectant parents, there are so many unknowns and elements that are out of our control. Here are some guiding principles for your postpartum plan.
During the pandemic, we have all had to lean on new technology for better and worse. Given our complete inter-dependence with screens in this new world, it is important to take a deeper dive into understanding our relationship with the screens we used. I have put together "The Daily Activity Pyramid" as a graphic representation [...]
Each child has a different school set up, and each child has a different temperament, so there is no one way children will react to returning to school after COVID-19.
Despite kids did lose certain ground by being out of the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic, they learned some incredibly important lessons.
Although it may appear simple, play is an extraordinary confluence of learned skills & new skills that have to be coordinated to pull off even the simplest task.
We do not encourage testing for COVID-19 antibodies for children unless they exhibit signs of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)
In terms of differentiating allergy from coronavirus symptoms: allergies never cause fever whereas itchy nose, eyes, and throat are more characteristic of allergies.
The AAP has launched the #CallYourPediatrician campaign offering some important points to consider regarding your child’s care during COVID-19.
It is natural for young children to feel scared of face coverings, but there are some ways for you to help put them at ease.
Virtual doulas can make a true difference for laboring parents, guiding them through the labor with information, emotional support and giving them some sense of control.