Haiti Companions
The country of Haiti is the western half of the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean Ocean just 600 miles from Miami. The eastern half of the island is the Dominican Republic. While most of the Caribbean islands are Spanish speaking, the people of Haiti speak Haitian Creole, a synthesis of French and African dialects. […]
Concussions
Many coaches now have taken an online course about concussions and how to assess for one. As a parent it’s important to know the symptoms and importance of concussions as well since symptoms sometimes don’t occur right away. A fall or collision can lead to the brain hitting the skull. This causes a bruise on […]
Raising a Bilingual Toddler
My wife and I love showing the world to our toddler, from how to flip a pancake to the beauty of hoodoos at Bryce Canyon. He responds with an increasing vocabulary of Chinese and English words. My wife is a native Mandarin Chinese speaker and I am a native English speaker, and we enjoy sharing […]
March is (still) National Nutrition Month – Healthy Lunches
Give your kids (and yourself) the energy they need to make it through the day with a healthy lunch. Studies have shown that if you equip children with healthy food to eat at school (work), they will be better prepared to study and learn. Although there are lots of convenience products available to make packing […]
March is National Nutrition Month – Healthy Breakfast Ideas
What did you eat for breakfast today? What did you feed your kids? Are you in a breakfast rut, or worse yet, not eating anything at all? Here are some ideas for breakfast to get our kids’ bodies, as well as our own, fueled and ready to go in the morning. Sometimes we need some […]
Seasonal Allergies
We are just about out of our Minnesota winter and with the snow almost gone many of you and your children are already feeling your seasonal allergies starting up again. That all too familiar itchy eyes, watery nose and sneezing will soon be back in full force. There are many things you can do to […]
Dental Fluoride Treatments
Did you know that tooth decay (cavities) is the most chronic disease of childhood? Early childhood caries can be painful but there are ways to prevent them. • South Lake Pediatrics offers Dental Fluoride treatments and are recommended for all children beginning at the first tooth eruption. • Depending on the child’s oral health, fluoride […]
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month February 1-28th, 2018 Congenital heart disease, also known as a congenital heart defect (CHD), is one or more abnormalities in your heart’s structure that you’re born with. This is considered one of the most common of birth defects that can alter the way blood flows through your heart. Defects range […]
Cold and Allergy Remedies when Moms are Breastfeeding
It is the season for coughs and colds. As a mom you always worry; if you get sick who will care for the kids?!? This seems especially concerning when you have a new baby in the household. As always, we recommend prevention first. Wash hands often, rest, eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated. And […]
How to Avoid Picky Eaters
Some kids and even adults are picky eaters. They have lots of things they don’t like to eat. That’s fair. But is there anything we can do to keep this from happening or at least minimize? Yes! Believe it or not kids instinctively know what their bodies need to eat and how much they need […]