Is Excessive Crying Harmful? Science tells us that when babies cry alone and unattended, they experience panic and anxiety. When trying to understand if excessive crying is harmful for babies, think about the fact that their bodies and brains are flooded with adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones and when developing brain tissue is exposed to […]
I heard that milk can contain a lot of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics. Is it safe? The safety of milk depends on who’s interpreting the data. While milk-bashing is popular among consumer groups, the government (with the support of the American Dairy Council) has tried to foster a pure image for the sacred cow. Cow […]
Your body type reflects how you burn and store calories. The three body types — ectomorph (tall and lean), mesomorph (medium or stocky), and endomorph (short and round) – can be remembered by relating them to fruit. An ectomorph is like a banana; a mesomorph like a pear; and an endomorph like an apple. Some […]
Introducing Solid Food for Baby As with all aspects of parenting, watch your child and not the calendar. Look for these ready-to-eat cues for introducing solid food for baby: Able to sit with support, reaches and grabs, and mouths hands and toys. Watches you eat, following your fork as it moves from plate to mouth. […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Wait to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby Gone are the days when pressured mothers stuffed globs of cereal into the tight mouths of reluctant six-week-olds. Nowadays parents feed their baby on the timetable that is developmentally and nutritionally correct — as determined by their baby. Don’t be in a rush when introducing […]
I’ve been feeding my baby iron-fortified formula. When is it okay to switch to whole cow’s milk? Research comparing cow’s milk and formula-fed infants during the first year of life has shown that cow’s milk is irritating to the intestines of a tiny infant, causing infants to lose a tiny bit of blood in their […]
At each Virtual Office Visit we will highlight for you the most common illnesses for each age group. We will help you learn how to recognize them and how to treat them. For your four-month-old, the most common illnesses are: The common cold – this continues to be the most common illness at this age. […]
Here is a brief look at what your Two Year Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how is your baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Photoscreening Nutrition: Getting a healthy start Picky eaters Lowfat milk Breastfeeding Vitamins Parenting and behavioral issues: Stuck on the bottle? Dentists and […]
If you are a cycling family, you can safely take along the little cycler, but observe these rules of the road: Always put a helmet on the young passenger, even in a trailer or jogging cart. Do not carry infants under six months on a bicycle. They are unable to sit up and their heads […]
Setting up a Daddy-Daughter Date Fathers, if you have a preteen daughter, the adolescent years are soon to come. Those will be years when your daughter will gravitate toward her friends and away from you. Yet they will also be a time when she will need your support. To prevent a distance from developing between […]
One of the earliest sexuality concepts you want your child to learn is that the body is good—all parts of it. Bathing with your baby is healthy sexual modeling. When your toddler runs into the bathroom as you step out of the shower in your birthday suit, there’s no need to dive for cover. That […]
Sometimes toilet-training is easier while on vacation. You have more time and patience, baby is often a bare-bottomed beach bum, and you are not so concerned about messes. One of our children trained during a week-long beach vacation where going without diapers was appropriate beachwear. Some children relapse while on vacation. If this happens, delay […]
