Category Archives: Wellness

Flu Vaccines 2018-2019

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

Flu Vaccines 2018-2019 Season Flu injection for 6 months to 3 years: in stock Flu injection for 3 years and older: in stock. Flumist is not recommended for this year and we will not be stocking it. Please call to … Continue reading →

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Flu Shots 2018-2019

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

From the American Academy of Pediatrics: All children should receive the flu shot as soon as it is available. This season, the AAP recommends that pediatricians offer the injectable form of the vaccine to all children 6 months and older … Continue reading →

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Insect Repellents and Kids

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Good article from Consumer Reports (and I helped). More info here.

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Eating In, Snacks and Picky Eaters

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

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

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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Sleep on It

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

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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When to Keep Your Child Home

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

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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Sleep 101

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

Sleep hygiene information from the CDC is here. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sleep problems and insomnia information link. Quick start for teen sleep issues is here.   Infant Sleep handouts for night criers and feeders are on this post. How … Continue reading →

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Forget me not: Poison Oak

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

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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Valentines Day Love

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

Here are some Valentine’s Day tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Use plenty of positive and encouraging words when talking with your child. Try to avoid using sarcasm or mockery and get rid of put-downs from the words … Continue reading →

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