Holistic Pediatricians
Welcome to our Holistic Pediatricians category page, where we celebrate a whole-child approach to healthcare. These blog posts are dedicated to exploring how holistic pediatrics integrates mind, body, and spirit to support your child’s growth and development in every way.
Holistic pediatric care goes beyond addressing symptoms—it’s about understanding your child as a unique individual and providing personalized care that promotes their overall well-being. From nutrition and preventative care to emotional health and natural remedies, this category offers insights into how holistic care can nurture your child’s health and happiness. Dive into these posts to learn more about how a holistic approach can make a difference for your family.
Dr. Chheda – What do you do when your child tells you “no”? When they don’t like your favorite fruit, or when they prefer the rival sports team? How about when they tell you they don’t like your religion, want to follow a different one, or no religion at all?
Remember, your child is not supposed to be a clone of you. They will grow up and make their own decisions. They take what you give them, what their friends and the world gives them, and they come up with their own identity.
Your child doesn’t want to defy you; they’re just trying to figure out who they are. They might have their own favorite fruit, sports team, or beliefs. This can cause some tension, even lead to divided households.
So how do you handle this? Be supportive and open to questions and answers. Don’t immediately get defensive. Your child may become their own person, and that’s okay.
Remember that they take what you give them, but also what the world gives them, to form their own identity. Be there to guide them, not to force them into a mold.
Hey everyone! Courtney and Dr. Mona here to talk about something fun – twins in movies and TV shows! Remember these classics?
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movies like “It Takes Two”
The Weasley twins in Harry Potter
“Cheaper by the Dozen” with its multiple sets of siblings
“Full House” featuring not only the Olsen twins as Michelle but also Uncle Jesse’s twin boys
More recent shows like “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn” (though we’ll pass on having quads!)
These shows and movies give us a fun glimpse into twin life on screen. Whether you’re looking for weekend family entertainment or just love seeing twin representation in media, there are so many great options to choose from!
What are your favorite twin movies or shows? Share in the comments below!
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May 262025Dr. Chheda – What is eczema? Is eczema caused by dry skin? Is it caused by the weather? Is it caused by an imbalance in the skin? Is it caused by foods or allergies?
Yes, all of the above. Eczema can be caused by all of those things, and it’s important to figure out what is the root cause of your child’s eczema. Then you can help them.
It’s not always caused by a food. It’s not always caused by dry skin. But there are many different factors that can cause eczema. Sometimes it’s called allergic dermatitis. Sometimes it’s called contact dermatitis, based on what is actually causing the eczema. There are some people that have atopic dermatitis. Those people have eczema and are prone to having allergies and asthma, so there is an allergic component to it.
If you have atopic dermatitis, it’s a contact dermatitis. It might be something externally that’s touching the skin that’s causing it.
There might be an imbalance in the skin barrier that is causing the dry skin and then eczema patches and flare-ups.
So it’s important to figure out what the root cause is, and then you can treat it appropriately.
One product that I found that works really well is a BioGaia product. It’s a probiotic ointment for eczema. You put it on topically, you put it on the outside, and that actually helps the skin barrier, and then you don’t get as many eczema flare-ups. So this is a great product.
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Dr. Chheda – 👶 When does your baby’s hair fall out? And that can happen anytime between the first couple of months or even until the age of 5, 6 years old. It’s that fine baby hair that I’m talking about, and it will eventually fall out and adult hair will come in.
What you can do to help with that baby hair falling out is making sure they’re getting a full nutritional diet. Nutritional deficiencies such as vitamin D deficiency or zinc deficiency can cause hair issues. So as long as they’re getting a full balanced diet, their hair should be fine.
You can always give them extra vitamin B, especially biotin, to help with hair growth and hair strength.
Sometimes you might have to shave all the baby hair off in order for the adult hair to come in. But if you’re still noticing cradle cap at around the ages of 5 or 6 years of age, they may still have their baby hair, and that’s why they’re still getting the cradle cap and the adult hair just can’t come in yet.
Dr. Chheda – Breast milk has lots of antibodies, maternal antibodies that are passed to the baby during nursing. But exactly which antibodies are present in breast milk?
It’s the antibodies that the mom is actively making at the moment. It’s not past antibodies. So if the mom had an infection or a vaccine years ago, those antibodies don’t go through the breast milk. It’s only the antibodies that the mom is making on that specific day that go through breast milk. So if mom has a cold, an infection, those antibodies are going through the breast milk and will help the child either fight off the infection faster or they don’t get it, which is good.
But they’re not gonna get past antibodies. So pure breastfeeding to try to get your vaccines into your baby? That’s not the way it works.
Dr. Chheda – Your toddler needs about half a gram of protein per kilogram of weight every day. So let’s break this down.
A typical one-year-old is about 10 kilos, so they need 5 grams of protein a day. That’s all they really need. A glass of milk has about 8 grams of protein in it. An egg has 9 grams of protein in it. So if they’re drinking a glass of milk, they’re already getting more protein than they need for that particular day. So you don’t have to fill your child up with extra protein. Your child is getting plenty of protein with everything that they eat during the day.
Now a typical four-year-old is about 20 kilos, so half of that is 10 grams protein per day. Again, an egg has 9 grams of protein in it. They eat an egg a day, they’re gonna get plenty of protein with that egg and everything else combined in it.
They do not need extra protein. You don’t need to push extra protein on them. You don’t have to give them extra meat or extra beans. A cup of beans has 40 grams of protein. A couple of bites of beans is all they really need every day.
You know what happens to that extra protein if it’s not utilized? It turns into fat. Okay, they don’t need that extra protein. They are not building muscle. After the age of 5 is when they build muscle. Before 5, they’re getting all their height. If you see a typical 3-year-old, they are tall and skinny because they are building height. They need lots of fruits and vegetables.
So please focus on the fruits and vegetables for your toddlers. They will get plenty of protein just from that.
Dr. Chheda – 🧠 What do you do when your child is diagnosed with a chronic, long-term issue? Whether it’s diabetes, whether it’s ADD, whether it’s autism. What do you do when your child is diagnosed with a chronic, long-term issue? Some developmental delay, a congenital issue, cancer – what do you do?
Well, first you’re going to grieve, and that is okay. It’s natural to grieve. You wish for this perfect, healthy baby where nothing is wrong with them, and then you find out that something might be an issue. And you grieve for a little bit, and then you process it, and then you move on.
And then you need to meet your child where they are and help them be the best they can be. You don’t want to change them to this perfect ideal that may never happen, but you do want them to reach their full potential.
But you have to meet them where they are, and then help them the best way that you can by loving them, encouraging them, and giving them all the possible resources that you can.
Dr. Chheda – 🏥 Understanding Medical Advice: A Doctor’s Perspective
The role of medical advice:
Based on education, experience & evidence
Patient decides whether to follow
Trust and understanding are key
Open dialogue is essential
Taking care of twins comes with unique challenges, and choosing the right stroller is crucial! Dr. Mona and Courtney share their expert insights on double strollers, comparing back-to-back vs side-by-side options.
Key points discussed:
Back-to-back strollers offer better maneuverability
Budget-friendly option: Baby Trend Snap and Go ($92)
Premium option: Convertible stroller with 16 configurations
Post-C-section considerations
Long-term usability factors
Our top recommendation: Back-to-back configuration for easier navigation through doorways, airport terminals, and shopping areas.
Dr. Chheda – 💚What do you do when your child is diagnosed with a chronic, long-term issue? Whether it’s diabetes, whether it’s ADD, whether it’s autism. What do you do when your child is diagnosed with a chronic, long-term issue? Some developmental delay, a congenital issue, cancer – what do you do?
Well, first you’re going to grieve, and that is okay. It’s natural to grieve. You wish for this perfect, healthy baby where nothing is wrong with them, and then you find out that something might be an issue. And you grieve for a little bit, and then you process it, and then you move on.
And then you need to meet your child where they are and help them be the best they can be. You don’t want to change them to this perfect ideal that may never happen, but you do want them to reach their full potential.
But you have to meet them where they are, and then help them the best way that you can by loving them, encouraging them, and giving them all the possible resources that you can.