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My son is six years old and still sucks his thumb. We are working on helping him lose the habit, but it hasn’t been easy. Q: Will my son’s thumb sucking hurt his teeth long term? A: The short answer is: it depends on how long and with what intensity the habit has persisted and […]
Q: My eight-year-old seems to be sick all the time. She’s had several ear infections and colds this school year. How can we help her stay healthy? A: Frequent childhood illnesses are actually the immune system’s “workout”—it is the normal process of building long-term immunity. However, constant cycles of illness are exhausting for both the […]
Q: A friend’s toddler recently had a severe case of RSV with wheezing and difficulty breathing. Naturally, I’m concerned about my own children. Do you have any strategies for prevention? A: Yes, there are great ways to protect your family during respiratory syncytial virus season from October to March. RSV can simply present a nasty […]
Q: My three-year-old has frequent tantrums where he throws himself on the floor if he doesn’t get his way. Is this normal behavior or should I have him assessed? A: This is a very common experience for parents of toddlers! At this age, children are learning how to express big feelings, and they often don’t […]
Q: How has education changed over the years in this country? What have teachers and parents learned regarding how children thrive best in the school environment? A: Unfortunately, traditional education hasn’t changed. Public and private schools still focus heavily on academics and don’t focus on the whole human or preparing kids to be future adults. […]
With so many children’s apps and video content available, it’s hard to know the limits. Are there guidelines for how much screentime my elementary-aged child should have every day?While there aren’t any federal guidelines for screentime, The American Academy of Pediatrics does recommend that elementary-aged children have no more than two hours of screentime per […]
Q: I‘m considering switching from my OB/GYN to a midwife. What should I know about midwifery care? A: Midwifery care has a rich history and has undergone a substantial transformation over the past century. It emphasizes client-centered care with a low-intervention approach, fostering collaboration between the midwife and low-risk individuals. Midwives often provide longer appointment times, […]
Q: Last year was a tough school year for my child; there were homework battles, fights around doing chores, projects forgotten until the last minute and so many distractions. Why are routine tasks so difficult for my child? A: These routine tasks are closely related to the brain’s Executive Function skills. In short, these are […]
Q: I know my kids need to eat healthier, but I don’t know where to start. There are so many convenient pre-packaged food options that I seem to fall into the trap of buying what’s easiest. How can I reset my way of thinking? A: Eating processed foods is at the heart of our modern-day health […]
Q: My teenage son sounds very hoarse when speaking. This is something that has progressed over the past year or so. At first, I thought it was temporary, but it might not be. What should I do? A: While working with a speech language pathologist may very well be an important element of care for him, […]
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