Fun Kid Centered Activities in Sacramento
Feb 05
A short list of museums, parks, a restaurants in the area that are kid friendly.
Tips on Encouraging Kids to Eat Healthy
Jan 31
“When was the last time your child sat down at the dinner table and said, “Gee, thanks for this delicious plate of healthy food! Can I have seconds?” We can’t promise these tips will convert your picky eater into a fruit and vegetable fan, but they should make good food choices more attractive for everyone.”
http://www.pbs.org/parents/food-and-fitness/eat-smart/encourage-kids-to-eat-healthy-food/
Save Hide And Seek For The Playground: Why Kids Should See Their Veggies
Mar 13
Getting kids to eat veggies through subterfuge — say, spinach smoothies — sets the bar too low, researchers say. Your child must actually learn to like veggies, weird textures and all. Here’s how.
Source: Save Hide And Seek For The Playground: Why Kids Should See Their Veggies
Breastfeeding: The dangerous obsession with the infant feeding time
Aug 04
Advice that babies must follow a strict three-hourly breastfeeding routine is causing mothers unnecessary distress and guilt, and reducing breastfeeding rates. Emma Pickett discusses the pitfalls of striving for “normal”.
Source: Breastfeeding: The dangerous obsession with the infant feeding interval
We have lactation help in our office!
Dec 14
Did you know that lactation consultant Amity Rajappa is in our Sacramento office 3 mornings a week to help with breastfeeding?
Need an appointment or have questions? Just call the main office number 916.924.9337.
What are the healthiest options for my baby’s first solid foods? – Thriving Blog
Oct 19
Feeding your baby “solid” food for the first time can cause anxiety. The article below lists some good first options.
Source: What are the healthiest options for my baby’s first solid foods? – Thriving Blog
Extra Breastmilk?
Sep 28
The Mothers’ Milk Bank in San Jose makes donating your extra breastmilk fast, easy, and free!
After a quick prescreening interview, you’ll be sent a questionnaire and free blood test information. Once you’ve been approved they will send you the packing materials so you can send in your milk for FREE!
Source: Mothers’ Milk Bank is a human breast milk bank in San Jose, CA
Fitter Kids, Better Grades?
Aug 06
Fitter kids do better on school tests, according to new research that echoes previous findings.
The fitter the middle school students were, the better they did on reading and math tests, says researcher Sudhish Srikanth, a University of North Texas student. He presented his research Friday at the American Psychological Association’s annual meeting in Orlando. <<more>>
“Authoritative” parents help children learn good eating habits
Oct 15
A parent’s feeding style affects how well and what a child eats, and researchers say there are four different approaches. Experts advocate using what they call the “authoritative” style; they say it helps children tend to be thinner, good at self-regulating and secure with food and eating habits. JustTheRightByte.com (10/14)
Whatever shall I feed my child?
Mar 09
Well, let me tell you….. The Center for Disease Control maintains a great site that can help you plan and support a great diet. This site is excellent and provides a lot of interactive tools.