Understanding Covid in Children: What Parents Need to Know
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention strategies and resources for Covid in Children. Get the facts to help keep your family safe.
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As a parent, you want nothing more than for your children to be happy and healthy. But sometimes, it can be difficult to know exactly what that means. After all, children are constantly growing and changing, and their health can be unpredictable. That’s why it’s so important to stay on top of your child’s health …
CPCMG After Hours Care Update:Appointments Required
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 […]
TRUE OR FALSE: A baby walker will helpmy child learn to walk.
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 […]
After-hours Care: APPOINTMENTS NOW REQUIRED
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 […]
TRUE OR FALSE: Kids fall asleep fasterif they watch tv before bed
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 […]
10 TIPS TO SUCCESSFULLY INTRODUCEA NEW SIBLING
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 […]
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL POTTY TRAINING
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 […]
KEEPING HOLIDAY TRADITIONS ALIVE
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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GETTING KIDS UP AND MOVINGDURING THE PANDEMIC
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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