With all the appointments and tests that occur during pregnancy, it’s hard to keep track of everything and easy to question, “Is all of this really necessary?” One question that patients have asked me is “Do I Really Need Folic Acid for Pregnancy?” The answer is YES! Folic acid is a B vitamin that is
We all experience anxiety symptoms from time to time! It is a natural and normal part of stress and our everyday lives. Anxiety in children is also a part of normal development. In fact, anxiety is our body’s natural automatic response telling us to pay attention and respond to a “danger”. But when does anxiety
Last week, I assessed a 6 year old girl for recurrent falls. Her parents were concerned their daughter had a neurological condition that could be affecting her balance. The first test I sent her for was an eye exam and it was discovered that she was nearsighted and required glasses. It is recommended that children
It is very important to me that Madi and George are able to speak both English and Cantonese. I try my best to speak Cantonese with Madi and George at home, but it’s hard as my husband only speaks English. Here are someways a child can learn another language and become bilingual. Becoming bilingual through
Eczema is a skin condition where inflammation causes the skin to be dry, crust, crack, and ooze. Eczema can often get worse in the winter because the cold winter air can further dry out the skin. It is common, and can affect up to 1 in 5 children. What causes eczema? The cause of eczema is
Baby skin health is a popular topic for many parents. Although term babies have fully competent skin when they are born, their skin continues to develop during their first year of life and is more susceptible to infections and damage than adult skin. This is one of the reasons our family uses Pampers diapers and
Collaborative post with Happy Family Organics Food allergy affects approximately 2% to 10% of the population. As food allergies become more common in North America, many families worry about when and if they should introduce common food allergens to their baby. The American and Canadian Pediatric Associations recommend that common allergenic foods such as peanuts and
Eczema is a skin condition that often presents as itchy, scaly skin or tiny red bumps than normally presents before the age of 5 years old and is often recurrent. The cause of eczema is not fully known but is thought to occur in people with allergies and for there to be a genetic component
Seeing your child have a seizure is one of the scariest things a parent can experience. A febrile seizure is a seizure (or convulsions) in a child that is caused by a fever. They occur in 2 to 4% of children under the age of 5, most commonly between 12 to 18 months of age. How Do I Know
Bedwetting is stressful! My daughter is almost 4 and does not stay dry overnight. Luckily there’s a new product on the market called Ninjamas Nighttime Underwear, which we’ll be using if the bedwetting persists as she gets older. With all-night leak protection, we are thankful as it enables more happy and dry mornings! My daughter loves