How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Adult
by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW-Parent Coach This may not be something you think about often, but here’s the thing…we’re not just raising kids, we’re raising adults. And as we do this… […]
Little League Elbow and Shoulder: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Their Young Athletes Playing Ball
by Drs. Neil and Wendi McKenna, DPT, Center for Optimal Movement During Little League Baseball season, we at Center for Optimal Movement experience an uptick in questions about and challenges […]
Top Tips for Managing Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety
by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW & parent coach I don’t know about you, but even hearing the words, “back to school,” can give me some anxiety! ? Along with all the […]
How to know when it is ADHD?
by your Coast doc Mona Bagrodia MD FAAP Put your shoes on…..Brush your teeth….Where’s your homework?…..Where are your soccer cleats?…..Sit while you’re eating…..Keep your hands to yourself……Are you listening?? Does […]
COVID-19 and Anxiety in Children
by your Coast Doc Mona Bagrodia What is Anxiety? Anxiety can be a normal feeling of worry or fear that children have during stressful moments. When anxiety becomes chronic, or […]
Kids and Coronavirus, where are we now?
by your Coast Docs Shakha Gillin and Lori Taylor As we enter summer, kids and families are normally focusing on summer activities like surfing, swimming, camps, outdoor experiences and time […]
Family Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Jontue Koff, Pediatric Occupational Therapist While I am happy that we have the opportunity to slow down, take long walks as a family, and play a long game of […]
“What’s in My Baby’s Food?”
by Rachel Rothman, Registered Dietitian In October, a non-profit group called Healthy Babies Bright Futures released a new report titled, “What’s in my Baby’s food?” The group tested 168 baby […]
Natural Remedies for Gastrointestinal Problems
by Rebecca Cherry, Pediatric Gastroenterologist It seems that the older we get, the more we remind ourselves of our parents, and maybe even of our grandparents. And the more we […]
Postpartum Mood Disorders – How to Get the Sleep You Need!
Three solutions to help you rest, restore, resource, & recover by Jen Varela, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach It’s the middle of the night and your baby is wide awake—which means […]