The transition from breastmilk or formula to solid food can be an exciting one. Advice varies from beginning solid food when baby's first teeth emerge to waiting until six months of age. The standard first food is runny rice cereal (my midwives advised mixing it with … [Read more...]
The low down on Fluoride: Cavity Prevention, Low IQ, Drinking Water
As humans, we make public health decisions with good intentions. One of those decisions is to fluoridate public drinking water. For over 70 years, communities have been fluoridating their water to reduce tooth … [Read more...]
The Most Comprehensive Baby Guide
Friends of mine had their first baby yesterday. Watching the video of this newborn looking around and hearing the reactions of the family and midwife took me right back to that very moment with my first: so much awe. love, and amazement but also anxiety. The … [Read more...]
Temper Tantrums: Stop saying “you are tired”
I took my son to a pediatric ophthalmologist this week. While waiting for his eyes to dilate, we heard a dramatic young girl crying, "This is the worse experience of my life!", "This is the worst day of my life", and "Get me out of here Mommy!" She reminded me … [Read more...]
Kids & Technology: How much screen time is too much?
Our children are growing up in the digital age. It is hard as parents to know just how much screen time is appropriate at what age for our children. Many parents shun device use altogether, whereas others parents find it essential for entertainment and education. How … [Read more...]
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