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Recognizing the signs of hand, foot, and mouth disease early can help you keep your child comfortable and prevent the vi...
09/17/2026

Recognizing the signs of hand, foot, and mouth disease early can help you keep your child comfortable and prevent the virus from spreading. Look out for a fever, sore throat, painful mouth sores, and a characteristic rash or blisters on the hands, feet, and buttocks. If your little one is showing signs of HFMD, give us a call for guidance and support. Explore our website for more HFMD resources.

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In my work with private clients, feeding interactions and the feeding dynamic (or vibe) between parents and their childr...
09/16/2026

In my work with private clients, feeding interactions and the feeding dynamic (or vibe) between parents and their children come up a lot.

It can be a juggle to navigate feeding your child when they’re selective about food, demonstrate eating behaviors that may frustrate you, or have limitations or concerns about nutrition that take priority.

But I believe if you understand your own history of childhood feeding and how it plays out in your own home and with your own kids, you have a leg up on these challenges.

We all have a hairstyle, a fashion style, a style of walking and talking, and more. You also have a parental feeding style.

Your feeding style reflects the general attitudes and philosophies you have about how to feed your child.

There are four recognized parental feeding styles: Controlling, Indulgent, Uninvolved and Diplomatic.

Each of these influence the daily feeding practices and interactions around the meal table, as well as your child’s eating habits, eating behaviors, and relationship with food.

Learn more about which feeding style you might be using!

All information provided by Jill Castle: The Nourished Child — https://fb.com/thenourishedchild — www.thenourishedchild.com

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09/15/2026

An 18-year-old in Pennsylvania has died from complications associated with measles, marking the fourth measles-related death reported this year. Health officials say the teen was unvaccinated and died from a rare neurological complication of measles.

The United States has not recorded four measles deaths in a single year since 1992.

Measles isn’t just a bad rash, it can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling, and in rare cases, serious neurological complications like the one that took this teen's life. The MMR vaccine remains one of the most effective tools we have against it, with two doses providing 97% protection and a safety record spanning more than six decades.
Every child deserves protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. Talk with your pediatrician to make sure your family is up to date on the MMR vaccine.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hrDrlI

It is common for kids with one allergic disease to develop another related disease due to something called the allergic ...
09/15/2026

It is common for kids with one allergic disease to develop another related disease due to something called the allergic or atopic march.

https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/

All information provided by Kids With Food Allergies — kidswithfoodallergies.org — https://fb.com/kidswithfoodallergies

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Thinking of going veggie? 🌱 Your teen's vegetarian journey can be healthy and fulfilling!Key tips for parents:* Prioriti...
09/14/2026

Thinking of going veggie? 🌱 Your teen's vegetarian journey can be healthy and fulfilling!

Key tips for parents:
* Prioritize protein-rich foods like beans, tofu, and nuts.
* Ensure they're getting enough iron, calcium, and vitamin B12.
* Encourage a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.
* Consult a pediatric dietitian or your pediatrician for personalized advice.

Visit https://thenourishedchild.com/teen-vegetarian-need-to-know/ for more information, tips, and tricks for feeding your questioning vegetarian.

Let's support our young vegetarians!

All information provided by Jill Castle: The Nourished Child — https://fb.com/thenourishedchild — www.thenourishedchild.com

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Sugary beverages such as soda shouldn’t be an everyday thing, but they’re okay once in a while as a sweet treat. Try hav...
09/11/2026

Sugary beverages such as soda shouldn’t be an everyday thing, but they’re okay once in a while as a sweet treat. Try having your child drink them with a straw: it helps keep the sugar away from the teeth.

All information provided by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry — aapd.org — https://fb.com/AmericanAcademyofPediatricDentistry

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Whether your child is playing competitively or just for fun, staying active comes with a responsibility to keep them saf...
09/10/2026

Whether your child is playing competitively or just for fun, staying active comes with a responsibility to keep them safe. Our medical library offers practical guidance on common sports injuries, heat illness, and injury prevention strategies to help you support your young athlete. We are here to help them stay healthy and active all season long. Check out our website to explore our full range of sports safety resources.

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Double tap if you’ve got an anxious little one and you need to save these psychologist approved tips for future use 🫶👀Al...
09/09/2026

Double tap if you’ve got an anxious little one and you need to save these psychologist approved tips for future use 🫶👀

All information provided by Litter Otter — www.littleotterhealth.com — Little Otter — https://fb.com/littleotterhealth

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Too much food and eating talk at the table can backfire!I encourage families to connect around the dinner table on other...
09/08/2026

Too much food and eating talk at the table can backfire!

I encourage families to connect around the dinner table on other topics - not food (what is healthy and unhealthy), health, or eating performance.

These topics can feel loaded and personal- like you’re trying to manipulate DIFFERENT behaviors, or to shame kids into eating less or more food.

Keep table talk centered on other topics!

All information provided by Jill Castle: The Nourished Child — https://fb.com/thenourishedchild — www.thenourishedchild.com

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So many families are dealing with colds right now! Most kids with a cold will recover on their own with some extra rest ...
09/07/2026

So many families are dealing with colds right now! Most kids with a cold will recover on their own with some extra rest and fluids and do not need to be seen by a doctor. But some kids might need to be seen by their pediatrician. Here’s when to call your pediatrician if your child has a cold. And remember, babies 3 months and younger with cold symptoms should always be seen right away by their pediatrician.

For more information, visit: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/caring-for-kids-with-colds-and-flu-simple-remedies-that-help.aspx

All information provided by The American Academy of Pediatrics— www.healthychildren.org — https://fb.com/healthychildren

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