Jackson Street Pediatrics

2 days ago

Learning shapes is a fun skill for toddlers and an early math and language skill to learn - even before they say their first word or take their first step! 🟩 🔵 🔶

Check out these 10 ways to teach your little one about shapes and how to use them.

"Tip from an expert Speech-Language Pathologist: When pointing to shapes, make sure your child is looking at where you are pointing. As you label the shape, try to make statements instead of asking questions. This helps them learn the shape. For example, if you see a triangle, say “I see a triangle,” rather than asking “Do you see the triangle?” or “What shape is it?” Go back and forth between shapes to show comparison."

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Pathways.org | 10 Ways To Help Your Child With Learning Shapes

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Shapes are all around us! Use everyday moments and objects to introduce your child to shapes and boost their early learning in these fun, engaging ways.

Jackson Street Pediatrics

3 days ago

For #AmericanHeartMonth, check out this helpful guide on how to keep your child's heart healthy with habits to start building when they're young! ❤️

While heart disease doesn't always come to mind as a health risk in children, studies show that instilling daily habits to prevent heart trouble in young kids can have a major impact later in life. Read more here. 👇

"Your family will benefit from a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, veggies and whole grains, lean meats, reduced-fat dairy products, beans and legumes. In fact, good nutrition is among top steps that can prevent most cardiovascular disease, which includes heart attack and stroke. In thinking about your family's diet, be sure to cut back on ultra-processed foods that may be high in sugar and saturated fats—two leading enemies of heart health."

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Keep Your Child’s Heart Healthy: Habits to Start Early

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If members of your family have had heart disease at an early age, your child may be at risk for early-onset heart disease.

Jackson Street Pediatrics

4 days ago

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has been mentioned a lot in the news recently. The virus is spread by wild birds and cause outbreaks on poultry farms. So far, there have been more than 60 cases of people infected with bird flu in the US.

We recommend checking out this guide for answers to common questions about bird flu. The best way to keep your kids from getting sick is making sure that they wash their hands with soap and water, especially if they have been around birds or bird droppings. Supervise your children when they're around birds and remind them not to touch any sick or dead bird.

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Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Facts for Families

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Learn about bird flu (avian influenza) and how parents and caregivers can talk to children about outbreaks of bird flu in poultry, dairy cows and people.

Jackson Street Pediatrics

1 week ago

It's #AmericanHeartMonth! ❤️ High cholesterol can impact heart health, and 1 in every 250 kids has high cholesterol unrelated to diet, exercise, or lifestyle.

FH (familial hypercholesterolemia) is a genetic condition that millions have, but only 30% are aware of it. Finding it early can reduce heart health risks, and you can start the process by sharing your family history with the pediatrician. 📋

Based on this, the pediatrician will determine how early to test your child's cholesterol levels. To learn more, check out this guide. 👇

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Inherited High Cholesterol in Children: What Families Need to Know

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A genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia, or FH, can cause high cholesterol in kids even if they eat healthfully and live an active life. Here's what parents and families need to kno...