Missing: Childhood’s Playtime
Missing: Childhood’s Playtime By Bryana Hinck, DNP, FNP-C “Compared to the 1970s, children now spend 50% less time in unstructured outdoor activities. Children ages 10 to 16 now spend, [...]
Teen Autonomy
Teen Autonomy Children first begin to develop autonomy in their toddler years between 18 months to 3 years. We can all remember a time when our child was young and [...]
Starting Solids
Starting Solids As your baby continues to grow, we are reaching a significant milestone in their development – introducing solids into their diet. At around 6 months of age, babies [...]
Hit or Miss: Tracking Milestones
Hit or Miss: Tracking Milestones By Richard McConkie, FNP-C Experiencing your baby’s growth from their first sounds and the first time they look at you to the first steps [...]
Baby’s First 24 Hours
Baby's First 24 Hours Welcoming a newborn into the world is a momentous occasion filled with joy and excitement. In the whirlwind of emotions, it's essential to ensure that your [...]
Avoiding and Treating RSV
Avoiding and Treating RSV By Weslie Cooley, PNP-PC The winter season brings many wonders, but with it comes RSV season. Although Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, can show as just [...]
Coughing in Children
Coughing in Children By Steve Smith, M.D. It is devastating to have a child who is sick and struggling to catch his or her breath. We are in the [...]
Addressing and Preventing Bullying in Schools
Lots of parents are shocked that up to 20% of teenagers struggle with bullying. Bullying in schools is a serious issue that affects many children across the globe. It can have lasting emotional and psychological impacts on both [...]
The Importance of Sleep in Children’s Development
Children ages 6 to 12 need about nine to 12 hours of sleep each night. Is your child getting the rest they need? Without adequate sleep, their health could be at risk. What is the importance of sleep in children's [...]
Nutrition for Vegetarian and Vegan Children
More than 8 percent of people report that they follow a vegetarian diet. Raising vegetarian or vegan children can be a rewarding journey but comes with unique challenges. What's one of the most crucial aspects [...]
