Sound Beach Pediatrics

6 days ago

It's always important to keep track of your baby's development as early detection and early intervention of delays are crucial. Read this guide for info on how to identify early delays in your child.

"The goal of early detection is to have babies learn proper movement at its appropriate time of development. Research suggests it takes between 300-350 repetitions to build a new motor or movement pattern; however, it can take 3000-5000 repetition to “re-train” the proper movement. This means that it is much easier to learn to do something right the first time then try to correct something after it has already been learned."

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Early Detection and Early Intervention | Pathways.org

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Discover the Importance of Early Detection and Early Intervention, and How They Can Help Lead Your Child Have a Future Full of Endless Possibilities.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

Whether you're using heaters to stay warm or gas stoves and appliances at home, be careful of carbon monoxide exposure which can happen when using these things incorrectly. CO is serious and can even be fatal. Follow this guide on steps to take to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning.

"Install battery-operated or battery back-up CO detectors near every sleeping area in your home, and check them regularly to be sure they are functioning properly. Carbon monoxide detectors that meet the UL standard 2034​, when used properly, may provide early detection and warning and may prevent unintentional carbon monoxide related deaths.​"

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How to Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Although everyone is at risk for CO poisoning, it is particularly dangerous for children because they breathe faster and inhale more CO per pound of body weight.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

Getting your kids involved in household chores helps with boosting their confidence, improving their mental health, and developing new skills. And with the pandemic making many of us feel that there's a lot of things out of our control, giving your kids chores and responsibilities can empower them!

"I begged my 12-year-old to help me with the pandemic task of learning to dye my hair at home. I could have done it myself, but I’ve learned that small opportunities to feel useful and successful are good for kids’ mental health, which I’m especially attuned to in our current circumstances.

Among the other ideas I’ve tried during these long months: Letting my kids practice phone skills by having them call to order takeout and asking them for help with setting up the Wi-Fi booster. In some cases, it would be faster to just do these things without their “help,” but I’m doing it deliberately, to benefit my kids."

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Emptying the Dishwasher Can Enrich Kids’ Mental Health

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Guiding children toward mastery of new skills can help them thrive — and get some household chores done at the same time.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

2 weeks ago

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids (and adults) to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it's available to them. For the latest update on when the vaccine will be available to children, visit the link here.

"The timing of vaccine availability will depend on the results of the trials of the vaccine in adolescents and children that are planned or underway now. But based on the current pace of research, it may be possible to have a vaccine for at least some age groups of children and adolescents before the 2021-22 school year begins."

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When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine?

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The AAP encourages teens and adults to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which is remarkable effective and safe, as soon as it becomes available to them. Now, clinical trials for teens younger than 16 and ch...