The benefits of outdoor play
When parents think of rainy day activities their main objective is usually to stay inside and keep their child dry. However, some education experts believe you should include playing outside...
Types of Omega-3 fatty acids and their significance
What’s the hype around Omega-3’s? Omega-3’s are fatty acids that support fetal/cognitive development, heart health, and learning, amongst a host of other benefits. Omega-3’s are called essential fatty acids because...
A guide to salt intake for children
Too much salt is a global issue We’ve talked a lot about essential nutrients like Omega-3’s and their benefits, but what about salt? Salt is an essential nutrient, but it...
Is cow's milk necessary for growing children?
You might associate milk with calcium, healthy bones, and height- but is it really necessary for your child? In short, it depends on lactose tolerance, diet variance, capacity to digest...
Should I be worried about mercury in fish?
Where mercury comes from Mercury is produced primarily through industrial pollution, volcanic activity, and rivers, streams, and oceans. Algae consumes a lot of mercury present in seawater; then fish eat...
Your baby's transition to solid foods
Transitioning from breastfeeding to solid foods can be an uncertain yet exciting time. Below are answers to some of our parents’ most commonly asked questions; they’ll ensure your baby’s transition...
Physiological benefits of exercise in children
Team sports offer a host of social and emotional benefits, but the more immediate issue is health. Childhood obesity rates are increasing- 13.5% for 2 to 5 years old and...
Social and emotional benefits of team sports
The obesity epidemic afflicts one in five children in the US. In theory, many parents know the physiological benefits of exercise, but they often underestimate its importance- but that’s not...
How fine motor skills affect academic skills
In our previous article on fine motor skill milestones, we stressed the importance of fine motor skills on a child’s development. However, many parents do not realize that fine motor...
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