7 Essential Tips for Using a Breast Pump Effectively
New to using a breast pump? This guide walks you through how to choose the right pump, build a routine, and store milk safely—all while giving yourself grace.
Flu Shot for Kids: Why It Matters and What Parents Should Know
Confused about the flu shot for kids? We’re busting myths and sharing why this yearly vaccine is one of the easiest ways to keep your child safe and healthy.
5 Breastfeeding Myths Busted: What Every New Parent Should Know
Many breastfeeding myths can lead to confusion or doubt. Learn the truth about milk supply, pain, and feeding frequency so you can breastfeed with confidence.
Physical Activity for Kids: Why It Matters and How to Encourage It
Only 1 in 5 teens meet physical activity recommendations. Discover the proven benefits of movement and how to make daily activity fun and easy for your child.
Breastfeeding on Demand: Why It Works and How to Read Your Baby’s Cues
Breastfeeding on demand empowers you to follow your baby’s cues and nourish them when they need it—no clocks, no guilt. Here’s why it works and how to start.
Vitamin D Supplementation for Newborns: 5 Expert Tips for Success
Learn why vitamin D supplementation for newborns is crucial, how much your baby needs, and safe ways to ensure healthy development from the very beginning.
W Sitting in Children: What It Is and When to Be Concerned
W sitting in children is common—but when is it a problem? Discover why kids choose this position, its potential impact, and what to do if you’re concerned.
Top 8 Baby Safety Tips for the First Year: Simple, Smart, and Life-Saving
Learn 8 essential baby safety tips from pediatric experts to prevent common injuries in the first year of life. From safe sleep to car seats and baby-proofing, this guide helps you stay one step ahead.
The Rainbow of Breast Milk: What Different Colors Mean
From green to rusty orange, breast milk comes in a rainbow of colors. Explore the meaning behind each shade, what’s normal, and when to reach out to your provider.
Soothing Touch: Exploring Infant Massage Benefits for Baby and Parent
Infant massage is a joyful blend of tradition and science. Explore infant massage benefits, how to get started, and how it helps both baby and parent bond deeply.
Why Your Child’s Health Is More Than a Number: Understanding Pediatric BMI and Overall Wellness
Pediatric BMI is just one small piece of a bigger picture. Learn why your child’s health is about much more than a number and how we focus on overall wellness at every visit.
Toy Buying Tips For Babies & Young Children
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Kids will be always kids, but their toys have changed―and it can be overwhelming! We are inundated with all kinds of sensory-stimulating noise and light toys, and digital media-based platforms with child-oriented software and … Read more
Recommended Reading: Diverse & Inclusive Books For Children
From: American Academy Pediatrics Reading diverse and inclusive books is a wonderful way to allow children to see themselves reflected, learn about other people and their experiences, imagine themselves in another place or time, imagine themselves in another person’s experiences, … Read more
Talking with Children about Climate Change
From: American Academy Pediatrics Your children may have questions about the changing climate. Many are hearing about or experiencing climate-change-fueled disasters such as wildfires and severe storms. Climate change affects everyone, but it impacts kids the most. Children are especially vulnerable to environmental health … Read more
Babies and Toddlers Should Learn from Play, Not Screens
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; The temptation to rely on media screens to entertain babies and toddlers is more appealing than ever, with screens surrounding families at home, in the car, and even at the grocery store. And there is no shortage of media products … Read more
5 Secrets to a Smarter Baby: School Readiness Can Start Now
From the American Academy of Pediatrics; As parents, we all want happy, healthy babies. Not only that, we want them to be smart. Growing research in early brain development shows there are some basic things you can do right now … Read more
Autism Night Before Christmas
Autism Night Before Christmas by Cindy Waeltermann Twas the Night Before Christmas And all through the house The creatures were stirring Yes, even the mouse We tried melatonin And gave a hot bath But the holiday jitters They always distract … Read more
It Gets Better
Sometimes we have just a great story that’s worth sharing. One of our moms, Erin, a patient of Dr. Wagner, was kind enough to provide this blog entry to encourage moms of babies that have a rough start – the … Read more
Tantrums: Why & What to Do
Your child is kicking and screaming and causing a scene in the middle of the grocery store, all because they can’t have a special type of cereal. This is the type of situation that most parents fear. Why is my … Read more
TV & Your Kids
There is a lot about television that concerns me, especially the passive nature of TV viewing. The next time your child watches TV, look at him instead of the screen and ask yourself, “What is he doing?” or perhaps more … Read more
Latest Information on Autism and Vaccines
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a statement that should be very helpful to parents. We believe strongly that vaccines are extremely safe and have been a public health miracle, saving millions of lives since vaccination began. However, we … Read more
How I Do Time Out
My style as a parent is to read everything I can get my hands on, pick and choose what makes sense to me and then stick with what works after putting it into practice. Not everybody does that, though, and … Read more
Ready for Kindergarten?
All you need to know to prepare yourself and your little one for “big school” Kindergarten is a HUGE step for you and your child. Ensure that your child is prepared for the transition by joining us for this 2 … Read more
