Raising Emotionally Supportive Children
As parents, we teach our children how to be good humans on every level. Emotionally supporting others is one of the most important foundations to teach our children. It is key to all close relationships. Supporting others shows care and compassion. Giving emotional support is a way to help people feel connected and less alone. […]
Identifying Stress in Children
Stress is a natural part of life and is a biological response to certain experiences. Everyone experiences stress at some point, often starting in early childhood. Children feel stress when there is something they need to prepare for, adapt to, or guard against. Change often prompts stress — even when it’s a change for the […]
Understanding and Preventing Childhood Injuries
Childhood injuries are a big problem for many families. In the U.S., more than 12,000 kids die each year from things such as falls, burns, or car accidents. Over 9 million children go to the emergency room because of injuries. These accidents can cause pain, stress, and money problems for families. This guide will help […]
Creative Ways to Promote Healthy Eating in Children
Summer and spring breaks are right around the corner, and if you want to ensure that your children continue eating healthy food, this article has everything you need to know. Creative Ways to Promote Healthy Eating in Children Promoting healthy eating in your children is very important. Giving them a balanced and rotating diet is […]
Tips to Keep Your Children Healthy During the Holiday Colds
The holiday season, for sure, is a fun time for the kids. We mean who doesn’t love to gobble up on all the delicious foods, the hot chocolates, and open presents all while staying at home on a break from school? It sounds like heaven to our six-year-old self for sure! However, as fun as […]
Parents Guide to an ADHD Diagnoses.
What Is ADHD? ADHD stands for “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder”. A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control. ADHD can affect a child at school, at home, and in friendships. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. […]
What are best Back-to-School Tips & How to Prepare my child?
Welcome! Our clinical team at Heathy Kids Care at Sunrise would like to thank you for taking a moment to visit our blog. As a parent and pediatrician, this may be the perfect forum to share experiences and ideas. As a board -certified general pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, it has […]
What best practices and tips can I follow in helping my child’s language and communication develop?
Welcome back to our monthly blog! Thank you for continuing to support our efforts. This month, I would like to address a topic many parents have questions about; Language Development. As a pediatrician and mom, I realize how important it is to give our children the tools to maximize their speech development. We all want […]
Our kids and the COVID vaccine, what are the myths and what are facts?…
Should kids that are 12 years and older get the COVID-19 vaccine? The COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine in preventing COVID-19 infection and the severe complications associated with the COVID-19 illness. The risks of getting COVID-19 and COVID-19 related complications are very high in kids that are not vaccinated such as MIC-S. […]
“Newborn Care” What should I know about my newborn?
Welcome back to our monthly blog!This month we will be outlining some important topics on newborn care. Having the best care for your infant begins with the selection of a great pediatrician. Your pediatrician will be supporting you and your child for many years to come. SELECTING YOUR PEDIATRICIANBegin choosing your pediatrician in the last […]