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 […]

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 […]

Insurance Coverage for Breastfeeding Services

By Vicki Wolfrum, RN, CNM, IBCLC The Affordable Health Care Act contains important provisions for breastfeeding mothers.  This act was passed by Congress in March of 2010, signed into law by President […]