Snoring is the sound of obstructive sleep apnea. It is a sound everyone is familiar with. Both children and adults snore. It is the sound produced by the forced flow of air through a reduced space and is caused by partial or complete airway closure. The term used to describe this is increased airway resistance. […]
“Are generic drugs just as safe and effective?” This question is raised by most parents since out of pocket costs are almost always higher for brand-name medications. In addition, most doctors are required by insurance carriers to substitute a generic product for a brand-name product. Most parents prefer a generic medication due to the added […]
Every first time parent wonders how often their infant needs to be fed. Overall most infants thrive on feedings every 2-4 hours. Frequent feedings every 2 hours will reduce the amount of time needed for a mother’s milk to come in. Studies show milk will come in a day earlier with an every two hour […]
Each child is born with genetic predispositions for a specific behavioral style. Your child’s behavior style is described by her patterns of reactivity, regulation and flexibility. Reactivity describes how intense a response your child will show to a stimulus. Other components to reactivity include sensory sensitivity and overall motor activity level. Regulation describes outlook and […]
Your child is born with a genetically determined self regulation profile. Over the next five years of life she will express this profile. During these years you have the opportunity and responsibility to support her own . Many aspects of social, emotional and cognitive development are involved in self regulation. It is best described as […]
When your child is born it is natural for you to feel vulnerable, fearful and anxious. You are concerned about doing the right thing, at the right time and in the right way. This concern is healthy and encourages you to obtain the best care possible for your new child. Concern becomes unhealthy and unhelpful, […]
For every parent when their child is born thoughts of their child dying or becoming gravely ill or injured arise.This is common and expected. As a parent you will find new emotions attached to words like meningitis, SIDS, autism, drowning, seat belts, car seats and immunizations. The need to address these negative thoughts is essential […]
The first question to ask yourself is whether you have a positive relationship with your child. Are your interactions positive or negative. If you have overall positive interactions then focus on continuing to provide uncritical and non-judgemental support and attention while praising good behaviors. In this way you will continue to foster cooperation and respect. […]
When a child becomes upset and shows it in what they say or do parents are prone to pay too little or too much attention. By over responding you are actually supporting the duration and recurrence of the negative behavior. By paying too little attention to an emotion that seems insignificant to you your child […]
Feeding At this age, your baby needs only breast milk or infant formula to grow healthy and strong. At this age most babies take about 4 to 5 ounces of formula every 3 to 4 hours. Although not mandatory, some mothers who breast feed also give their babies pumped breast milk or commercial formula that […]
