Category Archives: Play

Baby Steps: Read to Your Bunny

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Babies learn language the way you and I learn new languages: by repetition. Talk to your baby and child! The more words they hear, the more they learn. Talk about what you’re doing, name the items that you see and … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps: 1 Month

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Mix it up to keep baby moving! Starting tummy time early and scheduling routine tummy times—like after diaper change—can make baby accept and enjoy this time “face down.” Change up the surface for baby: different textures, different colors. Sing and … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps: Week 1

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Babies love to look at overhead mobiles. Change the hanging toys with different shapes and colors to keep baby’s interest. If the mobile has music, sing a long. Baby will listen! Toys must be attached with very short cords to … Continue reading →

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Pod People?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

While no one can make wave a magic wand and make predictions about what may or may not be “safe” in terms of adults and children interactions during the COVID19 pandemic, some are floating the concept of “bubbles” and “pods.” … Continue reading →

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Game on!

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Committed athlete or contemplating jumping in? The pre-participation physical and well check gets it done. 🏀⚽️🥎⚾️🎾🏐🏉🥅🏒🥋🥍 More info and links from the American Academy of Pediatrics here.

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Ditch the Baby Gear to Build Mad Skills

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Infants roll, sit and walk all in about a year. They do this by moving their bodies. Time spent confined in infant gear gets in the way. If you are curious about what to do with baby at home, take … Continue reading →

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Tick Talk

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Better weather means kids and pets outdoors. Don’t forget to check for ticks! The tick you find will be the tick you don’t have to remove. Tips on preventing tick bites from the CDC are here. Check out the CDC’s … Continue reading →

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Party Details for Teddy’s 2nd Birthday

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Monday 2/18/2019 is President’s Day–and Teddy’s 2nd Birthday. We’ll have cake and fun for kids starting around 2 pm with Teddy’s cake after 3 pm. Stop by and celebrate our shot dog with us!

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Riding Toys

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Wheels. What fun! Ride on toys are terrific for toddlers. Look for low, stable toys, and a helmet. While balance bikes are the latest craze, learning to pedal is an important developmental achievement for your three year old. Again, low, … Continue reading →

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Forget me not: Poison Oak

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

The dogs and I had a big Tilden hike this morning, and I had an unexpected brush with some twigs, which on closer inspection were budding with shiny leaves of three. Poison oak!   There are three options with poison … Continue reading →

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