Many schools are now closed for the rest of the academic year. Stay-at-home orders may be expiring or for some states such as NY or NJ, they remain. Either way, your child’s schedule, now more than ever, needs to include some outdoor time! You can still social distance and take advantage of nature. Time outdoors […]
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Q: Where is the safest location for a newborn to sleep? A: Until infants turned one-year-old, they should sleep on their back for naps and overnight. We know that this decreases the risk of SIDS related death than babies who sleep on their stomach or side. Of course, it is possible that your baby will roll onto
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Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the most common inflammatory skin condition amongst children characterized by inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin from an impaired skin barrier. Studies have shown a family history of atopic dermatitis, as well as a loss of function mutation in the FLG gene, are strongly associated with the development
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As a general pediatrician, I look at the child’s health as a whole-physical and mental health- not just their diet, their behavior, the number of illnesses they’ve had in their life. No, it’s a balance. Somedays, kids will eat better than other days. Some days, they will act out more. During certain times of the
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When it comes to children there is no doubt that a steady routine is vital to their well-being, mentally and physically. This is true from infancy into toddlers and even later with school-age children. However, given the unpredictable events of the last few years with the pandemic, children’s lives and day-to-day routines have changed. From
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Preparing for new baby Expecting a new little one can be exciting but also a little nerve-racking if you’re trying to prepare baby’s older sibling. It’s important to know that Children of different ages will react differently to a new baby. Knowing what to expect from each age group will make it easier to handle
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I’ll admit when your child first starts fibbing it can be off-putting; however, don’t be alarmed, it’s completely normal! Children may lie for many reasons including for attention, for laughs, or even for no reason at all. Below are some tips for addressing lying with your child. Tip 1: Bring focus to positive aspects. Explaining
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This school year, with COVID-19, Monkeypox, and confirmed cases of Polio in NY state, cautious behavior is still important. Below I answer commonly asked questions regarding sending your child back to school this year. Is it safe to send my child back to school with COVID-19 still present in the community? COVID-19 continues to pose
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Do lactation cookies work? Behind supporting a mother’s supply is a healthy diet and adequate nutrition. Certainly as a new mother, remembering to eat and snack is a difficult task! These cookies are helpful in that they are easily portable and quick to eat. Most cookie recipes do promote that the oats, flax, brewers yeast,
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What is the role of Children in Community Immunity? Children make up a huge part of our population! With that being said, vaccinating children must be part of our strategy to control this virus. Vaccines have the power to stop epidemics, so vaccinating children does have a role in stopping the spread and preventing the
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