We are used to the idea that doctors and scientists will look at an issue, conduct studies and then guide us on what to do. Sometimes there are outlying opinions that need to be dealt with, but mostly a consensus occurs for ideas directly related to public action. So, when opinions collide, problems arise.
For example, there is the age-old question of when breastfed babies should begin solid foods.
What better way to promote a healthy lifestyle in the new year than by eating healthy, fresh, and in season! As a good facet of a nutritionally sound diet, eating seasonally can promote well being for the entire family by increasing nutrient intake and variety, saving costs, and much more!
Eating seasonally with fruits and vegetables...
Your child may not yet be surrounded by coughs, sneezes and sniffles of other children, but rest assured that flu season is here. Even in the hospital we're happy to report that we're not seeing a large amount of flu cases yet, but I want to remind parents that flu season peaks in February here, so if you haven't already done so, now is the best time to get yourself and your child vaccinated.
It's not a pleasant topic... but somebody's got to talk about it... nose bleeds.
The good thing about nose bleeds in children is that they are rarely serious... but the bad thing is that they are scary, messy, and frequently recurrent.