So how can you protect your kids' eyesight? Here's what I tell parents:
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Most babies aren’t born with nice round-shaped heads. Rather than looking like the cartoon characters Boss Baby or Jack Jack, real babies have skulls with lumps, bumps, and soft spots. It can look a bit concerning if you don’t know what you are looking at!
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Grown-ups choose what food is served; kids choose what to eat and how much. If trusted, kids will eat the right amount of food their bodies’ need. Some days kids grow more than other days. Some days they move more than other days. Growth and exercise create energy (or, calorie) needs and the body feels this need as hunger. Only the child knows when they‘re hungry.
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When your child’s doctor asks about ACEs, it’s a way of showing how much they care. It’s also an invitation to partner with them, to be aware of possible health risks, and meet them head-on with strength and resiliency.
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One upside of pandemic parenting for me has been more time spent preparing and eating meals with my kids. We have tried new recipes, done lots of stress baking, and enjoyed the results gathered around our dinner table talking together. This has made me happy and likely has been good for their health as well.
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All babies need vitamins to grow and stay healthy. Parents are often surprised when we recommend a daily vitamin drop for their breastfed infant. While babies get plenty of vitamin A, B, and C through breast milk, they don’t usually get enough vitamin D.
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I saw an 11-year-old girl recently for her well-child checkup. I encouraged her mom to give the 3 standard vaccines recommended for kids this age.
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At this age, many kids become increasingly interested in activities outside of school and home. Many will want to play team sports, some will dance or join clubs. Whatever they do it is a good time to continue working to teach them to have good “sportsmanship”.
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