Children are naturally independent. They desire to do things on their own. My daughter initially reminded me of this by saying, “My can do it!” and my son spontaneously tried things on his own. My heart wanted them to always depend on me, but my brain told me to...
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School’s Out for Summer!
If your children are anything like mine, summer means vacationing at the beach. For me, I immediately think of alternatives to a beach vacation. Whether your child goes to day camp, stays with a sitter or stays home with you, try to plan outings this summer that are...
Put Some “Spring” in Your Step!!
March 20th is officially the first day of spring. This is the perfect time to get outside, breathe in some fresh air and shake off the “stillness” we have been stockpiling all winter. However, we all need to play outside more at any time of the year and guess what?...
Holiday Fun at Woodstock Pediatric Medicine
Our practice definitely takes our business very seriously when it comes to caring for your precious children. But when the work is done, we definitely know how to put the stethoscope down, put away the band-aids, and enjoy spending time together as a...
The Big Three: How to Navigate the Holidays
We are amid the Big 3. What is the Big 3, you ask? It is simply the top 3 major holidays that children (and adults) love most: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Big 3, a 3-month period, often leads to an increase in sweets, food, and social gatherings. This...
My Tummy Hurts: How to Treat Stomach Virus in Children
The dreaded stomach virus will happen to all us. Vomiting is scary to children and distressing to parents but there are things you can do at home to help your child. Usually a stomach virus starts out with vomiting. This is the most awful phase of the virus and...
