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Improving Posture at a Young Age | Kid's 1st Pediatrics
Have you ever told your child to sit up straight? Nearly every parent says that multiple times a week in an attempt to keep a child’s back tall and strong. However, good posture includes much more than simply how you or your child sits and stands. Posture affects many aspects
Helping Children Understand Masks
The world may seem like a whole new place to your child. Wearing a face mask outside your home may either seem like an exciting adventure or a scary circumstance depending on how you approach this conversation with your child and depending on your child’s temperament. First, consider the age
Teaching Children About Germs
When your children were infants, they loved to put everything in their mouths and had no qualms about rubbing their eyes every chance they got. Now that they are older, they may still have some of these same bad habits and may frequently come back from school with nasty colds
Keeping Your Children Safe from Medications in Your Home
Almost every family has some type of medication at home, and most have multiple medications and supplements in their cupboards. Whether you take a prescription medication, keep acetaminophen on hand, or use supplements daily for good health, the medicines in your house pose distinct dangers to the littlest members of
How Routines Soothe the Brain | Kid's First Pediatrics
If you have been a parent for very many years, you certainly know how well your child does with routines. Knowing what to expect helps him remain calm and in control of his emotions. It lets him know what to expect each day and can even decrease temper tantrums and