Jackson Street Pediatrics

54 minutes ago

Often when a child feels anxious, they express it by saying they have a stomach ache or a headache. They may not be aware they're feeling anxious but anxiety can create physical symptoms. If your child opens up about experiencing any physical pain, we recommend checking with us first to rule out any medical conditions. But if your child is experiencing anxiety, here's how you can talk to them and help them through it.

'If there’s no medical cause, let your child know their body is reacting to what they’re feeling. You might say, “Your stomach hurts because your brain is saying something dangerous is happening. It’s your emergency system responding to a false alarm.” This lets them know that what they’re feeling is normal a#pediatricse#pediatricianc#parentingtipsiatrics #pediatrician #parentingtips

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Anxious Stomach Aches and Headaches - Child Mind Institute

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What does it mean when children get a lot of stomach aches and headaches, especially before school? They are often signs of anxiety, and children may need help managing it to make them go away.

Jackson Street Pediatrics

3 days ago

When your child is sick, their appetite and ability to smell and taste food can be affected. This can make it a challenge for families to feed their kids. Luckily, there are some tips that can help and ways to keep them nourished and hydrated. Check them out in this blog!

"For babies under 12 months, getting enough milk to stay hydrated is most important during illness. Babies will likely prefer sticking to breastmilk or formula, and that’s OK. If your baby has really bad congestion, the use of a bulb suction or Nose Frida to clear up the congestion might make eating and drinking easier. Focus on regular breastfeeds or bottle feeds and watch for wet diapers (5-6 per day). If your baby is eating solids (6+ months), offer solid meals like usual but don’t be surprised if your baby isn’t interested. Stay consistent and continue to include your baby in family meals, as long as they’re not upset when they sit in their high chair."

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How to Feed Your Child When They're Sick - Feeding Littles

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Free lunch ideas for busy families! Our Lunch Toolkit helps you build a delicious, satisfying lunch for your kid (and yourself)!

Jackson Street Pediatrics

1 week ago

Early intervention for learning challenges can benefit children and help them thrive. Check out this guide for info on some of the early signs to look out for, how you can help and support your child, and how you can boost your child's self-esteem despite the struggles they're dealing with.

"Learning disorders (LD’s) are diagnosed when a child is having serious trouble with a specific academic skill or subject, like math or reading. LDs are defined by a gap between what it is developmentally expected for a child to be able to do, and what they’re actually able to do. For example, a child who has no trouble keeping up with their peers in other ways but is falling way behind in reading."

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Early Signs of Learning Challenges - Child Mind Institute

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Learning disabilities aren't usually diagnosed until kids are older, but there are some signs in the preschool years that suggest a child may need support.