This is FALSE! Using a baby walker will not help babies learn to stand or walk. In fact, there are strong associations between walker use and developmental delays in balance skills that are needed for walking. Walkers may also interfere with muscle and joint development. Another myth: A baby walker is a safe play space […]
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Our ongoing commitment to patient safety means we provide your child’s healthcare in the safest setting possible. This includes scheduling all appointments for our patients, whether they need a routine wellness check or a sick visit. To keep your family healthy, CPCMG is ending walk-in appointments at Children’s Primary Extended Care locations starting Monday, January […]
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It’s definitely FALSE! Sleep is one of our most important health requirements and often overlooked. A child’s mind and body needs sleep – just as much as air, food, and water – in order to grow and thrive. In fact, turning OFF the TV (and other digital devices) about an hour before bedtime is the […]
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Getting ready to welcome a new baby is exciting, but it can be anxiety (and tantrum) provoking for an older sibling. Here are a few things you can do to help your older child adjust before and after the arrival of your new addition. Before the baby arrives: It’s best to wait until you are […]
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It might be the most challenging thing to do with your little one but with a bit of extra time at home these days, potty training can be easier than ever! Here are some tips for success in the bathroom. First, get prepared. Start teaching your child the appropriate vocabulary when they are about 18 […]
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During these unchartered times of 2020 it can be reassuring to children to continue holiday traditions, even if the holidays will look a little different. Although you may not be able to take a trip or have the extended family over for a big Thanksgiving gathering, family traditions and special memories can be continued and […]
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These last few months have been very stressful for families. With uncertainty about a wide range of things like job security to schooling from home to the availability of toilet paper, we are dealing with new levels of stress and anxiety. The changes to our environment and routines affect everyone and that includes our kids […]
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Thanksgiving in the middle of a pandemic reminds us how easy it is to take things for granted. Previous years may have included parties, travel and large family gatherings. One can’t argue that this year will look different than we imagined and because of this, we can’t help but focus on the negative – our brains […]
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FLU SHOTS: PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY Now more than ever, it’s important to do what you can to prevent illness during the pandemic – and this includes getting a flu shot. In addition to wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and washing your hands, the flu shot makes it even harder for respiratory […]
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HOW TO HAVE A SAFE AND SPOOKY HALLOWEEN! Halloween will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You won’t be able to have parties or gatherings, and haunted houses and trick-or-treating are discouraged, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! Here are eight ways to celebrate Halloween this year while […]
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