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Category Archives: Wellness
Sleep 101
Sleep hygiene information from the CDC is here. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for sleep problems and insomnia information link. Infant Sleep handouts for night criers and feeders are on this post. How much sleep does my child need? Stats here. Medication … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Wellness
Tagged babies, baby, Casa Verde Pediatrics, Dr Lisa Asta, insomnia, sleep, sleep hygiene, Walnut Creek Pediatrician
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Forget me not: Poison Oak
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
Posted in 101, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Play, Wellness
Tagged poison ivy, poison oak, Tilden
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Valentines Day Love
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
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Wellness
Tagged children, Contra Costa Pediatricians, Dr. Asta, Love, Valentine's Day
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Who Takes my Child’s Insurance?
We currently accept the following: Alta Bates Medical Group Brown and Toland Hill Physicians Medical Group John Muir Physician Network Network Select John Muir Sutter Aetna Blue Shield Cigna Anthem Blue Cross Health Net Humana Multiplan Tricare … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Wellness
Tagged Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Pediatricians, Health insurance
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Toddlers!
All busy, all the time! It’s all about positive reinforcement and limit setting. Here are the handouts I share most often with parents: Bananas_Living_with_1_and_2_Year_Olds ToddlerDiscipline.MDConsult 1 2 3 Magic by Dr. Phelan is the bible for 2 years and up. … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Children, Pediatric Bits, Play, Wellness
Tagged 123 Magic, discipline, limit setting, toddlers
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Stranger Things 3?
Nosebleeds are common, and generally not a sign of telekinesis. They happen more often with colds and allergies and when we put the heat on and dry out the air. Read more about preventing and treating here.
Posted in 101, Children, DIY, Health Care, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Safety, Urgent Care, Wellness
Tagged nasal saline, nosebleed, Stranger Things, telekinesis
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Does Milk Cause Mucus?
The short answer is no. If you sick child likes milk, it’s okay to give it during colds and coughs. Milk has protein and natural sugars, and the body needs good nutrition to heal. If you child is allergic to … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Babies!, Children, Health Care, Medicine, Nutrition, Pediatric Bits, Wellness
Tagged milk, mucus
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Dogtor Teddy
You may have already met Teddy, the office dog, who started work in April after a mom asked if the puppy could sit with her child who was anxious about a vaccination. Since then Teddy has assisted with many immunizations. … Continue reading
Posted in 101, Children, Health Care, influenza vaccine, Medicine, Pediatric Bits, Wellness
Tagged Dogtor Teddy
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Achoo!!! Family Flu Shots
Our first shipments of flu vaccine for this year have arrived. We are bringing back flu shots for kids and their adult family members here in our office this year. Every patient’s chart is screened before the flu shot is … Continue reading
Posted in Immunization, influenza, Wellness
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