Our kids are at risk. A young brain starts with the basic instinct to seek pleasure and avoid pain. That’s it. If the process of developing executive functions to think through consequences and plan long term is interfered with early on, it is far less likely it is for those executive functions to Read More
Understanding Cost Sharing: Deductibles, Copayments & Coinsurance
All health insurance requires consumers to pay some of the cost of covered health care services. This is called "cost sharing" or "out-of-pocket" costs. Cost sharing varies with different types of health plans, but most will have a copayment, coinsurance or deductible amount. Cost Sharing Read More
Iron Deficiency
Iron is not only a metal we use to make structures, it is an essential nutrient in the body! The most common cause of anemia in children is low iron in the diet and is referred to as Iron Deficiency Anemia. Without iron in our diet the body’s ability to carry oxygen to our organs and tissues is Read More
Eczema – “the itch that rashes”
What is Eczema (also called Atopic Dermatitis) and why does my child have it? Eczema is a condition of the skin where the skin becomes dry, red and itchy. The main function of skin is to provide a barrier from the environment and is also the first defense of the immune system. This is important Read More