Monthly Archives: July 2018

Eating In, Snacks and Picky Eaters

Posted on July 30, 2018 by L. M. Asta

Breakfast, lunch and dinner pretty much covers it, but if you offer snacks, make them healthy and not so large to discourage kids from eating the healthy things offered at meals. Up your game with the quiz and planner here. … Continue reading →

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Urgent Care

Posted on July 30, 2018 by L. M. Asta

With the rise of urgent care centers and after hours clinics, it can seem like an easy decision to get your baby, child or young adult seen any time they are sick, even when we aren’t open. Those types of … Continue reading →

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Disaster Preparedness for Families

Posted on July 27, 2018 by L. M. Asta

No one can be completely prepared for a disaster, but planning helps. Our local chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following resources: How to Talk with Kids Talking about Natural Disasters with Children audio link. Family Readiness … Continue reading →

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Sleep on It

Posted on July 25, 2018 by L. M. Asta

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS SUPPORTS CHILDHOOD SLEEP GUIDELINES The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a Statement of Endorsement supporting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines outlining recommended sleep duration for children from infants to teens. The … Continue reading →

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Dysfluency

Posted on July 23, 2018 by L. M. Asta

Dysfluency is the technical term for stuttering. Repeating words and sounds can be normal for toddlers; older children should be evaluated and assisted. Information The Stuttering Foundation has a website, videos and tips for parents.      

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Paging Dr. Web

Posted on July 18, 2018 by L. M. Asta

How good are online resources for diagnosing? A recent article tried to tackle that question. The chance of getting the right diagnosis range from 30-60%. One of the best resources for parents that we recommend is the book Healthy Children … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on July 16, 2018 by L. M. Asta

Lots of good information for the first day back to school and the new school year from the American Academy of Pediatrics is here. Includes information on that first day, backpacks, traveling to and from school, bullying and aftercare.   … Continue reading →

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When to Keep Your Child Home

Posted on July 14, 2018 by L. M. Asta

Medical reasons your child should not attend daycare from the American Academy of Pediatrics are here.     https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-play/Pages/When-to-Keep-Your-Child-Home-from-Child-Care.aspx

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