Helping Your Picky Eater on Thanksgiving
Let’s face it, Thanksgiving done right can look like a highlight reel of favorite foods . . . for adults and children without food aversions. If not planned for, helping your picky eater on Thanksgiving can look like the film left on the cutting room floor. With...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
It’s fall here in Texas. How do we know? Some of the leaves have turned from green to yellow, orange, or red and the weather tends to either resemble the steady movement toward colder temperatures or that of an early spring. We’re used to that here in...
How to Prevent the Picky Eating: Crust is a State of Mind
Picky eating can present a difficult parenting challenge. Cutting the crust off the bread, leaving the sauce off of the chicken and avoiding the use of spice in our family’s meals are just some of my own bad habits that keep mealtime peace. Parents can...
Five Secrets to Early Initiation of Breastfeeding
As I sat on the edge of my bed, my head was in my hands. When my eyes had adjusted to the dark room, I could see that my daughter was crying. She looked so small in her bassinet. My body was aching from my 20 hour labor and delivery from just days before, and my only...
Is Childhood Constipation Preventable?
Constipation is a frequently discussed topic in every pediatrician’s office. Parents often want to know if childhood constipation is preventable? We, pediatricians, are well versed in all things involving your child’s poop. Lack of regular bowel movements is something...
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