Of course, you want your child to eat nutritious foods and be healthy. After all, eating healthy can help stabilize his energy, sharpen his mind, and even improve his mood. If your child is a picky eater, new research suggests that you shouldn’t worry too much. According to eating disorders specialist Nancy Zucker, kids with…
Your Friendly Pediatrician Offers 3 Tips to Help Your Kids Eat Right
Of course, you want your child to eat nutritious foods and be healthy. After all, eating healthy can help stabilize his energy, sharpen his mind, and even improve his mood. If your child is a picky eater, new research suggests that you shouldn’t worry too much. According to eating disorders specialist Nancy Zucker, kids with…
Westminster Pediatrics: Protect Your Family from the West Nile Virus
Mosquito season has begun in Denver, and local environmental health crews have started testing mosquitoes across the city for disease last July 1, 2015. In a wet spring season like the one recently experienced by Colorado’s most populous region, water can start reaching places it doesn’t usually reach, giving mosquito eggs the amount of moisture…
A Pediatrician Guides You on Precautions for Risky Play and Activities
Is your child getting enough exercise? Experts at the Department of Health and Human Services recommend at least an hour of exercise a day for kids aged 6 to 17. This amount of activity will allow them to build and maintain their strength, endurance, and other physical skills and to prevent serious illnesses like heart…
Westminster Pediatrics: Top Health Concerns Among Kids During Summer
Summer is almost in full-swing, and by now, you’ve probably planned your family’s summer activities, including beach trips, camping, and various other outings. While enjoying the outdoors and the sun, however, make sure to look after your health and those of your kids, especially younger ones like toddlers whose immune defenses have not yet fully…