Jackson Street Pediatrics

6 days ago

Children under the age of 8 are watching a ton of short-form videos on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. As Dr. Jenny Radesky warns, this type of content is part of an "attention economy," designed to keep viewers engaged for as long as possible. For young children, whose brains are still developing, this can make it harder to build focus, patience, and self-regulation over time.

As parents, it's important to stay involved by choosing high-quality content, watching together when possible, and setting healthy limits around screen use. For more info, check out this link from Zero to Three. ... See MoreSee Less

Screen Sense: What the Research Says About the Impact of Media on Children Aged 0-3 Years Old

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The developmental research tells us that creating a healthy screen media environment for children is about more than just screen time.

Jackson Street Pediatrics

1 week ago

Vitamin K is an important nutrient that helps your baby’s blood clot properly. Because newborns are born with very low levels of vitamin K, they are at risk for a rare but serious condition called vitamin K deficiency bleeding.

A vitamin K shot given shortly after birth is a safe and effective way to prevent this condition and protect your baby during those early weeks and months of life. 💉

If you have questions or concerns about the vitamin K shot, call our office. Check out this article to learn more about why vitamin K is recommended for newborns and how it helps keep them safe. 👇 ... See MoreSee Less

Why Your Newborn Needs a Vitamin K Shot

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​​Newborn infants are usually given vitamin K soon after birth to prevent a life-threatening disease called hemorrhagic disease of the newborn. Learn more here.