0-1 year Archives

Is fake meat good or bad for kids?

January 23, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Parenting/by Rise and Shine

Plant-based products are emerging as the new popular food choice for meat-eaters and non-meat-eaters alike, but they may not be the smarter choice for your kid.

Keeping celiac kids safe from gluten at school

January 16, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal, Learning and School, School Health, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Parents of children with gluten sensitivity may not have to worry about their child being exposed to gluten at school when handling materials like Play-Doh and dry pasta.

Mother checking on sick daughter laying in bed

Fevers in children

January 2, 2020/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Emergency Department, Infections and Illness, Injury and First Aid/by Rise and Shine

Wondering what to do about your child’s fever? In this video, My Pocket Pediatrician Dr. Lili Moran talks about fevers, how to treat them and when to seek medical care.

The dangers of holiday toys

December 30, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Family Life, Holidays, Household Risks, Parenting, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Look for age-appropriate toys and pay close attention to cautionary labels, such as “not intended for use by children under the age of three.”

Developmentally-appropriate gifts for young children

December 23, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Development, Family Life, Holidays, Infant, Toddler/by Rise and Shine

While the ideal gift depends on a child’s preferences and interests, there are a few things to keep in mind when buying developmentally-appropriate gifts.