The #1 cause of stomach aches in kids
Constipation is the #1 cause of stomach aches in kids. Here are some ways to help your kids stay regular: Stay hydrated – drink roughly half your body weight in fluid ounces of WATER! Fiber – give your kids fiber rich foods, like: legumes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, peas, berries, avocados, and adding ground flaxseed. Avoid […]
When to call your child’s doctor about illness
HOW SICK IS SICK? WHEN TO CALL YOUR CHILD’S DOCTOR ABOUT ILLNESS “You just can’t understand worry until you have a child of your own!” Welcome to cold and flu season! Now that flu and many other illnesses are circulating, we want to help you answer these questions: How will I know if my child […]
It’s a Big Deal
An article in the Journal of Neuroscience noted differences in the brains in teenagers that had even very low levels of marijuana use. Teenagers are using marijuana a lot. Since it’s been legalized in some states, the attitude about this drug has changed and most people don’t think its a big deal. But we don’t […]
Power Struggles – Final Step – Communication is Key!
Ask yourself during times of power-struggle: “What could my child be trying to communicate with me?” Have positive self-talk! There are 4 primary methodologies of Communication Commands vs. Questions – Kid’s respond a lot better to questions, than they do to commands Compliance Statements vs. Choices – Kid’s will respond a lot better when you empower them […]
Genetic testing
Thinking about ordering a genetic test that you’ve seen on tv to explore you or your child’s possible medical risks? One geneticist referred to this as “genetic astrology”. The genetic screening market is exploding and by 2022, it is expected to reach $310 million dollars. But the American Academy of Genetics and Genomics and the […]
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They don’t treat viruses. Most of the parents in our practice know that so they understand when we don’t treat colds with amoxicillin. Medical providers are paying more attention to prescribing antibiotics. We’ve seen the rise of antibiotic resistant infections and it scares us. I don’t want […]
Now this is interesting…
Chlamydia is the nation’s most common sexually transmitted disease and untreated, it can lead to serious infections of the pelvic, ectopic pregnancies and infertility. And it’s on the rise. At Kids First, we’re trying to screen more teenagers…even if they say they’re not having sex. Because, not all teenagers feel comfortable confiding in us. But […]
