Building Emotional Intelligence in Your Child
by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW Raising a child who is self-aware, well adjusted and able to effectively manage his emotions ranks high on many parents priority lists these days. With recent […]
Safety of dental X-rays
by Jacquelyn Do, DDS X-ray technology has provided immeasurable diagnostic benefits to the medical and dental community. Doctors can now identify and prevent the progression of disease at earlier stages. […]
Six Gentle Tips for Getting Better Behavior from Your Child
by Debbie Zeichner, LCSW, Parent Coach & Educator One of the chief complaints I hear from parents is that their kids “don’t listen.” Parents often report feeling “disrespected” and are […]
How much sleep do infants & young children need?
by Mary Riggs, pediatric sleep consultant *Update 2/27/2020; please note that since the posting of this blog entry, the National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations have changed. Please visit this site for […]
Independent sitting – when is it normal, appropriate and safe?
By Wendi McKenna, DPT, PCS, C/NDT A celebrated developmental milestone is when a 6-month-old baby (give or take a few weeks) can sit up independently. But, what does that mean? […]
Dental Trauma in Children
by Eric Dixon DDS Summer time is here! It is time for skateboards and scooters, baseball and bicycles, pool parties and pinatas…and unfortunately an increase in tooth trauma. Our office […]
Kid Friendly Snacks
by Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD Kids need 2 – 3 snacks a day. A snack is between 100 – 150 calories. Expand your concept of “snack food” with these treats: […]
Dental Care for Infants and Toddlers
by Matt Davis DDS The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommend that a child’s first visit to the dentist occur no later than […]
Is My Child’s Language Development Normal?
by Beth Brown, M.S., CCC Children vary greatly in the amount and type of language they develop during the first three years of life. Many children have 50-100 words by […]
Picky Eaters – Advice for Parents
by Brooke Joanna Benlifer, RD Comforting Fact: Most children are somewhat neophobic: distrustful of new food. Include kids in meal preparation. This gives them familiarity with foods they may be […]