About a year ago, I wrote a blog about the Minnesota newborn screen. At the end, I told a story about a family of mine that had been picked up early on that screen for a deadly disease. What I didn’t say was that the mom of those boys is our much beloved Jamie McAnelly. Jamie was a pediatric nurse Read More
Common Injuries in Growing Athletes
Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine and plummeting COVID-19 cases our kids are back to playing sports full force, yay! With this increase in activity I have been seeing a lot more sports related injuries this spring. There are two common causes of heel and knee pain that are unique to children and Read More
Autism or Is It Ought-ism?
Autism is a very complex condition. It has been said that if you meet one person with autism, you have just that, met one person with autism. At a basic level an individual with an autistic spectrum disorder has problems with speech or communication, problems being a social being and Read More
Introduction of Foods in Infancy. Which Way is Best?
When it comes to the introduction of new foods for babies, there are different options for how to start the process. We encourage parents to start introducing new foods around 4-6 months of age. However, there has been some debate in regards to which method is best over the recent years. There are Read More
Spring Into a Fresh Start
It’s hard to believe that we have been living with COVID-19 for over a year now. As I reflect back on this past year, I am so proud of the resiliency that I have seen in so many kids, their families and members of the community that has gotten us through this together. One thing that I have Read More
Pumping and Breastfeeding 101: When to Start?
If you are a breastfeeding mom, anticipating becoming a breastfeeding mom, or a dad wanting to help with feeding your new baby, you likely have questions about when and how to use a breast pump. Here are some of the most common reasons for the use of a breast pump: It stimulates breasts Read More