Summer brings with it a bounty of fresh fruits and veggies. When in season, fruits and veggies have the most flavor, the best texture and look the best. These are all things that are important if you want your toddler […]
Tag: Health
Newsletter May – June 2018: Zika Virus and Your Child(ren)
Here in California, the Zika virus remains a serious public health concern to people traveling to areas with Zika. There are three main ways to contract Zika virus: (1) from mosquitoes in affected areas, (2) through unprotected sex, and (3) […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: First 5 High Five
Give Kids A Smile February 2018 February was National Children’s Dental Health Month. The local annual Give Kids A Smile event was held on February 24, 2018. The San Diego Dental Health Foundation (SDDHF) and the County of San Diego […]
Newsletter May – June 2018: Director’s Corner
Maternal Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It It’s time to have a conversation about Perinatal Depression. Perinatal depression occurs during pregnancy and after birth. It’s a feeling that is all too real and common amongst pregnant and postpartum women. At […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: Understanding Vitamin Deficiencies in Children
Vitamin deficiencies in children are almost always avoidable if a child is being fed the proper foods and portions daily. As adults, we know and understand that if we do not eat healthy our bodies will inevitably pay the price. […]
Newsletter March – April 2018: Sleep Awareness from Zero to Five
Sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The average adult needs seven to eight hours of sleep a night, but babies need a lot of sleep. When they are between four and 11 months old, they need 12 […]
Newsletter January – February 2018: Your Baby’s First 6 Months
In the first six months of life, there are impressionable and important milestones likely to be achieved. However, keep in mind that each child is unique, and can develop at his or her own pace. Developmental milestones begin when after […]
Newsletter January – February 2018: How to Tell if your Child is too Sick for Preschool
It’s every parent’s nightmare: waking up to a child crying, “Mommy, my head hurts.” Now you have to go through the gauntlet of factors to determine if it is okay to send your child to school or daycare. Can your […]
Newsletter November – December 2017: Serving Sizes for Toddlers
Children grow and develop rapidly during the first year. But when your child becomes a toddler, growth slows. Thus, the amount of food they need to thrive changes as well. Here is a general guide for feeding your toddler, ensuring […]
Newsletter September – October 2017: Give Your Child’s Brain A Nutritional Boost
Top 10 Brain Foods for Children The first five years of life are critical to a child’s development. These years shape a child’s success in school and in life. With so many things to consider in raising a healthy child, […]
