Article written by Dr. Marie Carrier Kinsley Importance of Vitamin-D Vitamin-D deficiency and insufficiency is a common problem in children. Low levels of vitamin-D is a problem that more and more patients and providers are checking for. Vitamin-D is an essential vitamin that plays a large role in calcium regulation and bone…
The month of February brings to mind sweet treats, roses, the color red, and hearts. Those paper hearts are meant to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but February is also National Heart Month! National Heart Month is a month-long celebration in the United States that is observed every February. The holiday was established to urge Americans to…
Article written by Dr. Carrier Kinsley Wintertime is the season for colds, the flu and a multitude of other infectious illnesses. There are quite a few things you can do to help keep your child healthy during this time of year: Vaccines You and your child (when 6+ months) along with other family members should…
Nobody likes to get the flu, and getting the flu over the holidays can really put a damper on the festivities. The optimal time to receive the flu shot is in October. But, even though the holiday season is in full swing, it’s not too late to get your kids their flu shot. Common…
Loads of sugar, unhealthy fat, and nutritionally-void foods mark many of our Thanksgiving favorites. Kids generally skip the green beans, veggie platter, and pumpkin soup and go straight for the mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and of course, dessert. By swapping a few dishes for more kid-friendly, healthy alternatives, little ones sitting at the kids’…
Your children’s oral health is an important part of their overall wellbeing. Teaching them how to properly take care of their teeth and gums can help develop good dental hygiene habits that will last a lifetime! Dental Hygiene Starts Early Good dental hygiene starts at a young age. Did you know that babies are born…
The month of August is dedicated to children’s eye health and safety. 1 in 4 kids has a vision problem. Protecting your child’s eyes from physical harm and early detection for other eye health issues is key to keeping your kids’ eyes in tip-top shape! Eye Protection One of the most important things you can…
Spring brings warmer weather, shorter sleeves, more sunshine, and allergies. Spring allergies can be attributed to several culprits like pollen from blooming trees and dust from spring cleaning. Here is what you need to know about spring allergies and how to alleviate your kids’ symptoms. Spring Allergies or Cold? Sometimes it can be hard to…
With the onset of warmer weather, we tell our kids that spring cleaning is important. We should also be teaching them that it’s good to apply that principle to our diets. Ditching the heavy foods of fall and winter and incorporating fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies is the perfect way to “spring clean” your kids’…
This April marks the 12th annual Autism Awareness month which is dedicated to spreading awareness and promoting acceptance and appreciation for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder. It encompasses a broad range of conditions that vary in severity and are often characterized by difficulty…