Harmony Pediatrics
Coming into the age of puberty is, without a doubt, one of the most awkward, anxiety-inducing and stressful times in both a child and parent’s life. However, learning to navigate the unique road of a child’s changing body is imperative for their future health and sexual experiences. While you may be nervous approaching your young…
The changes that a girl goes through on her path towards womanhood are both subtle and dramatic. Some changes seem to happen overnight while others take years to unfold. The child development expert, Professor James M. Tanner developed a scale to track the progression and features of puberty.
Your baby’s hair growth is probably mostly controlled by genetics. However, there are some things that you can do to boost your child’s hair growth. As holistic pediatricians, we believe a good diet and supplementation goes a long way.
Do you feel like every time your boy leaves the room he comes back a little taller? Is your sweet little sugar monster turning into a sassy-mouthed grump? Congratulations! Your child has reached puberty! Let’s take a look at onset and features of puberty in boys.
During an infant’s first year, parents often feel like they are on non-ending “diaper duty.” This can be a huge time suck, considering that on average, our little ones can use up to 10-12 diapers daily. Would you believe it if we tell you that there’s an easier and smoother way of doing it?
Once your baby is ready for solid foods, introducing it to them can be a fun experience.If unsure, you can ask your pediatrician when you can start feeding your child with solid food. However, it is important to remember that there are specific foods that should not be given to your young one until…
Protecting your child’s fragile skin from the sun’s harmful rays is extremely important as your child’s skin is far more prone and vulnerable to sun damage than yours.
Irritated skin can also eventually develop infection, so as holistic pediatricians we recommend making sure your child’s skin stays moisturized and chafe free.
According to the CDC, the leading cause of death among young children is unintentional injury.
The good news is that there are several ways that you can reduce your stress, and help prevent stress-related illnesses.