- June 19, 2017
Just Say No to Juice
Read moreOK Moms and Dads, it’s finally time to kick juice out of the house! In my professional opinion serving juice is not very different from handing your children candy. Read on to learn more about the risks of too much juice intake and how much is okay.
00 - April 6, 2017
Sleep and the Missing Sheep
Read moreCough and colds, school anxiety, and the monster under the bed have made many aware of the value of uninterrupted sleep. It’s a fact that our health, happiness, and at the very least, our sanity, is directly dependent on sleep. So for children who play until they collapse and wake early for school, how can we determine how many hours of sleep they really need? Read on to learn more.
- March 22, 2017
Portion Control – March 2017 Nutrition Issue
Read moreEating more often increases energy levels and decreases appetite. Although there is scientific controversy, many believe that eating smaller meals at regular, more frequent interval signals to the body that it doesn’t have to store as much fat and revs your metabolism. But is it really true? Read on to learn more.
- February 22, 2017
The Latest Policy Statement on Media and Childhood Development
Read moreIn October of 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a long awaited Policy Statement on media and childhood development. There has been much debate on this topic over the last decade and the most current research has given us the following guidelines.
- January 30, 2017
What is the new car seat law in California?
Read moreChildren under 2 years of age should be REAR facing until they are 40 pounds OR 40 inches tall.
The leading cause of death in children 1-12 years of age is from car accidents. REAR FACING SEATS ARE THE SAFEST WAY FOR TODDLERS TO RIDE IN YOUR CAR.