Runny Yolks for Kids? What Parents Need to Know About Eggs
Eggs are a great nutrition source for kids. Parents may wonder if they're safe for kids if the yolks are runny and undercooked. In most cases, children under age 5…
Cough Drops for Kids: 2 Things Parents Should Know
During cold, flu, or allergy season, parents look for every possible way to relieve their kids’ discomfort. Especially sore throats! Whether home remedies or something from the pharmacy, options abound.…
Why is duck walking part of the sports physical?
“Do I have to do the duck walk today?” Sometimes a returning high school athlete would ask this as they walked into the room for their sports physical. There are many…
How to Improve a Child’s Microbiome with Plants
Let’s talk about a child’s gut microbiome. The gut “microbiome” includes all the bacteria and tiny organisms that live in a child’s gut. And, it influences overall health, not just…
Why Do Babies Flail Their Arms? All About Newborn Reflexes
Newborns are full of snuggles, wails, and wrinkly skin. They also have a bunch of funny movements. For example, parents may wonder why babies flail their arms out when surprised.…
Is Powdered Infant Formula Sterile? What Parents Need to Know About Formula Preparation
Infant formula is a medical marvel. It is safe and nutritious for babies who are unable to drink breastmilk (also known as human milk). Some infant formulas come as powders…
How much coffee can you have while breastfeeding?
Is coffee okay while breastfeeding? How about other sources of caffeine? Many breastfeeding or nursing moms ask about coffee, so today's post will go over the basics. I'll go over…
What Actually Helps Treat the Common Cold in Children
It’s that time of year. Or, these days, is it always that time of year? Cold and flu season. The season of upper respiratory tract infections. If your little one…
A Key Way to Help Language Development in Early Childhood
“Ba.” “Oh, you want to read that book?” “Yahhhhh. Ba.” “Okay, let’s read the book.” If you have a toddler, maybe this kind of conversation sounds familiar. To an outsider,…
Information to Help Parents Support Kids in Eating Disorder Recovery
Today’s post is about eating disorders. It's meant for families with someone already diagnosed. Maybe they're starting to think about eating disorder recovery. So, before I go on: if you…