Child Health and Safety
Enjoying Summer and Everything It Brings
An author once wrote, “A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn… Continue Reading
The Power Of Play
“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” -Plato People often think of play as… Continue Reading
You’re Invited! – Barstow Acres Children’s Center
Please join our FREE upcoming highly educational webinars, available for any community member, parent and childcare worker: June 7th – Parent/Child Collaborative Problem Solving –… Continue Reading
COVID and Children: Helping Your Child Navigate the Challenges of the Pandemic
Parents and children are experiencing worsening mental health problems during the pandemic. Anxiety and depression are on the rise and are often exhibited in children… Continue Reading
Joy Of Learning
As parents, teachers and anyone involved in the teaching of children we must look first to ourselves and then to our environment to be sure… Continue Reading
Food Insecurity During a Pandemic
Food insecurity has been defined as, “the lack of consistent access, quality and availability of food for an active, healthy life.” The number of households… Continue Reading
Common Foot Conditions In Children
Children can present with many worrisome problems to the new parent and some that get overlooked quite frequently occur in their feet. Yes, flat feet,… Continue Reading
Flu Season Is Here What Should We Do?
The flu can result in a serious illness such as a bacterial infection including pneumonia, hospitalization, and even death. However, if we know exactly what… Continue Reading
Introducing Baby Foods: Taking It One Bite At a Time
Pediatricians get asked a lot of very good questions. Some of the most frequently asked questions are about what to feed babies and when. Introducing… Continue Reading
Martial Arts Helps Kids With ADD/ADHD
It is well-established that martial arts programs for kids help build confidence, reinforce discipline, develop focus, and improve fitness. Martial arts provides additional benefits for… Continue Reading
