Vaccines for Infants
Many parents worry about whether or not their baby will be safe in a public environment, fearing that they may contract a virus or disease. Thankfully, there are multiple vaccines that are administered between the age of birth to six months that prevent the infection and spread of harmful illnesses that can be life-threatening to […]
Gold Medal Books for Your Young Olympian
Reading recommendations from our own Dr. Alice Mar One of the things my family is most looking forward to this month is watching the Summer Olympics. I’ve always loved watching the Olympics and this year feels even more exciting after having to wait an additional year to view them. One way to make the experience […]
Books to Celebrate Father’s Day
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratneyIn this book, the father and son hares play the “I love you more game” that kids often like to play. Little Nutbrown Hare thinks he’s won the game when he doesn’t hear a response after he says “I love you to the […]
Adventures in Summer Reading
Reading recommendations from Dr. Alice Mar Happy June and the beginning of summer! As we talked about last month, summer is a great time to encourage kids to read. And what’s better to read than books about kids having summer adventures. Try some of these out as family read-alouds for younger kids or as independent […]
COVID Vaccines for Children and Teens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have recently expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to adolescents ages 12 – 15. They will likely authorize one or more of the COVID vaccines for use in younger children in the months ahead. But many […]
Books to Celebrate Mom
Reading recommendations from our very own Dr. Alice Mar Mothers can be hard to find in children’s literature. My kids and I joke that you have to get the mothers (and fathers) out of the way somehow in order for all the adventuring to begin. Still, in this month that we celebrate Moms, I thought […]
Is Summer Camp Safe This Year?
As Summer 2021 approaches, many parents may be considering their options to get their kids out and about this summer. After a year of social limitations and in-home learning, summer camps can offer valuable opportunities for children to interact with their peers and explore the great outdoors. Summer camp also promotes community and character building, and […]
Funny Books for the Whole Family
Did you know that April is National Humor Month? It makes sense that this month kicks-off with April Fool’s Day (which I think can be fun but I’ve never been a fan of pranks that border on mean). Since we all know that laughter is the best medicine…check out these books that tickle the funny bone. […]
The Importance of a Medical Home
Studies have shown that children who move schools frequently are 35% more likely to fail a grade. When a child moves schools, they have to rebuild familiarity, trust, and meaningful relationships. If a child has a learning disability or a condition that calls for additional assistance, repeat moves can be even more difficult. Although a […]
Gardening Books for Growing Kids
Reading recommendations from our very own Dr. Alice Mar I have a confession to make: I have whatever kind of thumb is the opposite of a green thumb. I cannot keep any kind of flower alive and although I love the idea of having a yard full of beautiful flowers, it just never happens. Even […]