Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

Does your child get separation anxiety? 😧 Separation anxiety sometimes occur for children during infancy, toddlerhood and the preschool years. Your child might cry or express their fears of being away from you - which can also make it hard on you as the parent.

To help your child with separation anxiety, check out these 6 helpful tips! 👇

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How to Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

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Separation anxiety varies WIDELY between children. Some babies become hysterical when mom is out of sight for a very short time, while other children seem to demonstrate ongoing anxiety at separations...

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

March is #NationalNutritionMonth! 🥦🍎

The amount of calories your child needs will depend on their age group. We recommend checking out this guide for info on calorie intake and tips on making sure your child is getting all of the right nutrients even if they have dietary restrictions.

☎️ As a reminder, if you have questions about your child's diet or concerns about a potential eating disorder, call our office.

"As puberty kicks in, young people need more calories to support the many changes they will experience. Unfortunately, for some, those extra calories come from fast food or "junk" foods with little nutritional value.

Some adolescents go the opposite way and restrict calories, fats, or carbs. Adolescence is the time kids start to become conscious of their weight and body image, which, for some, can lead to eating disorders or other unhealthy behaviors. Parents should be aware of changes in their child's eating patterns and make family dinners a priority at least once or twice a week." #Pediatrician #ParentingTips ... See MoreSee Less

Childhood Nutrition

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What children eat is important to both physical and mental development. Here’s what children need — no matter what the age.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

Recent measles outbreaks have been mentioned in the news lately. To learn about protecting your children from measles, check out these answers to common questions. 👇

"Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases known. The virus can live for up to 2 hours in the air where infected people have coughed or sneezed, or on surfaces they may have touched. As a result, anyone in crowded, public spaces may come into contact with measles."

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How to Protect Your Children During a Measles Outbreak

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The recent measles outbreaks have many parents concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick were not vaccinated against measles. This is a stark reminder of the importance of making sure your ch...

Sound Beach Pediatrics

3 weeks ago

Learning shapes is a fun skill for toddlers and an early math and language skill to learn - even before they say their first word or take their first step! 🟩 🔵 🔶

Check out these 10 ways to teach your little one about shapes and how to use them.

"Tip from an expert Speech-Language Pathologist: When pointing to shapes, make sure your child is looking at where you are pointing. As you label the shape, try to make statements instead of asking questions. This helps them learn the shape. For example, if you see a triangle, say “I see a triangle,” rather than asking “Do you see the triangle?” or “What shape is it?” Go back and forth between shapes to show comparison."

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Pathways.org | 10 Ways To Help Your Child With Learning Shapes

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Shapes are all around us! Use everyday moments and objects to introduce your child to shapes and boost their early learning in these fun, engaging ways.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

3 weeks ago

For #AmericanHeartMonth, check out this helpful guide on how to keep your child's heart healthy with habits to start building when they're young! ❤️

While heart disease doesn't always come to mind as a health risk in children, studies show that instilling daily habits to prevent heart trouble in young kids can have a major impact later in life. Read more here. 👇

"Your family will benefit from a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, veggies and whole grains, lean meats, reduced-fat dairy products, beans and legumes. In fact, good nutrition is among top steps that can prevent most cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attack and stroke. In thinking about your family's diet, be sure to cut back on ultra-processed foods that may be high in sugar and saturated fats—two leading enemies of heart health."

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Keep Your Child’s Heart Healthy: Habits to Start Early

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If members of your family have had heart disease at an early age, your child may be at risk for early-onset heart disease.