There’s no denying it: food allergies are on the rise. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of food allergies has increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. And while the exact reasons for this increase are still unknown, there are a few theories out there. Exploring the …
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You may be amazed to learn just how many different skin allergies kids can have. Many of these are very common, and it’s important to know what to look for to get your child the treatment they need. In this post, we’ll look at some of the most typical skin allergies in children and receive …
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School is back in session, which means germs, germs, and more germs! We know you’ve been having conversations with your children about how to protect themselves from germs and bacteria that could lead to infection (and more importantly, missed school days) – but what’s about head lice? Head lice is just as important as other …
It’s that time of the year where flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and allergies are coming on in full force. This year’s allergies have been especially intense with extremely high rates of pollen causing misery in the eyes and noses of those young and old. …
A normal sleep routine is critical to child development and establishing a healthy lifestyle. In fact, sleep is one of the primary activities in early development of children and is an indispensable part of success. An adequate sleep schedule has shown to improve attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental/physical health in school-aged children. In …
We’re one week into 2019 and parents everywhere are working hard to keep their New Year’s Resolutions. Every year, over 60% of Americans set goals to make healthy lifestyle changes. However, research shows that within the first two weeks of those resolutions, 25% give up on their goals. Ultimately, only about 8% of people actually …
The holidays are here – the house is decorated, cookies are in the oven, family is in town, and the kids are super excited about no school for two whole weeks! While the holidays are always an exciting time, it is important to keep kids on a regular schedule. Routine is important for children as …
PSA: Infant Ibuprofen has been recalled at CVS, Walmart and Family Dollar. According to the recall announcement, some concentrations were potentially too high and could be dangerous if consumed. The result of too much ibuprofen in a child could result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, gastrointestinal pain, ringing in ears, and headache. Luckily, no …
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When we think of fall we likely are not thinking of allergies. However, fall allergies are still a challenge for about 75% of people that are allergic to spring plants. Ragweed is the most common but both mold and dust mites can be the culprit of runny noses, wheezing and sneezing. RAGWEED Ragweed, the most …
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