Pediatrics

Parenting toddlers and preschool-aged children can sometimes feel like riding a rollercoaster, with your child oscillating between demanding that they can “do it themself” and clinging to you. Your child has an instinct for developing independence, but they also like to flex their independence muscles while knowing you’re nearby, just in case they need to […]

Sweet blinking, cute head turning, grasping, and other movements all make new parents fall even deeper in love with their babies. What many parents don’t realize about their baby’s movements is that they are mostly involuntary. Up until about a year after birth, many of an infant’s movements are actually newborn reflexes.  What Are Newborn

Brain development begins in the womb and doesn’t stop until about age 25. However, children undergo a critical period of brain development through their infancy and early childhood years. In fact, about 90% of a child’s brain development will be completed by age 5. Throughout this critical period, a child’s experiences and interactions directly shape

Children and teens can glean a myriad of academic, social, and personal benefits from extracurricular activities. Also called enrichment activities, extracurriculars can include activities such as sports, before-and-after-school programs, educational clubs, student government, private lessons, tutoring, and community service.  The Benefits of Extracurricular Activities On the personal and social front, extracurriculars enrich the lives of

Every parent knows that having a baby changes just about every aspect of life, and this is true for traveling, too. Having a baby transforms all kinds of transportation logistics, from quick trips to the grocery store to cross-country vacations. Whether you travel by plane, train, bus, or automobile, traveling with a baby can be

Working to build resilience in children is important from the very beginning. As soon as your child is old enough to try, they’ll need resilience to maintain a positive outlook, adapt to change, cope with stress, maintain good mental health, and have the drive to learn, grow, and improve.  Winston Churchill famously said, “Success consists

Attachment is the bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregivers, and it has a profound impact on an infant’s development. Attachment can develop into different styles such as secure or insecure (anxious, avoidant, or disorganized). A secure attachment describes a healthy bond between an infant and their primary caregivers. Healthy attachment in

“The talk” is a popular subject in books, television shows, and movies, so most children know that a conversation of some sort will be had with their parents about sensitive topics like puberty and sexuality. While this talk is often referred to in the singular, it’s best to have several conversations with your children about

Exercise is important for everyone, but teen physical activity is essential because teens are going through a period of rapid development. Getting plenty of physical activity will help them stay in shape (physically, mentally, and emotionally) while ensuring they enter adulthood as healthy individuals.  Exercise has lots of physical benefits for teenagers such as: Strengthened