Many of you have heard about the recent outbreak of Whooping Cough in Los Angeles, quickly spreading through schools. My phones have been ringing with parents wanting to know about whooping cough, if their child needs the vaccine and if
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Providing good nutrition is one of the most important things parents can do to prevent illness and disease and ensure their kids are healthy for life. While this may seem like
As 2018 comes to an end and 2019 is about to begin, many families begin thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, hopefully involving replacing unhealthy routines with healthier ones. Making the resolution is often the easy part. But making the change
How practical are the new car seat safety guidelines?
It is true that the most dangerous thing that children do as part of their daily life is to ride in a car. With more and more distracted drivers on the
After years of treating infected ear lobes in babies, children and teens who got their ears pierced at a mall jewelry store, I figured there had to be a better way. I researched, tried out a few methods, found my
Layer up – Be prepared for extreme weather from very cold to sunny CA spring skiing. Multiple layers that are easy to peel on and off will help your child feel comfortable and prevent over heating or
Do your kids come home from school starving like mine do? The first step to preventing an afterschool snack attack is to ensure they’re staying fueled all day. Start off with a balanced breakfast that includes protein, a nutrient many
As summer draws to a close, it’s time to start preparing your kids to go back to school. Getting ready for a new school year is about more than new school supplies and clothes. This Back to School checklist will
There are many single-ingredient foods that are nutritious for babies, but sometimes it’s challenging to put them together into meals that feel complete, especially if you’re trying to make a meal the whole family can enjoy! By starting with the
With recent research showing that some foods marketed as “first finger foods” for babies actually can be choking hazards, moms and dads might be confused about what to feed new eaters who are just learning to feed themselves.
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