Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
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Playgrounds are a great place for children to stay active, build confidence, have fun, and develop social skills, but they can also be a source of injuries if safety precautions aren't followed. Before your child starts climbing, swinging, or sliding, take a moment to check that the playground is age-appropriate and has a safe surface underneath, such as wood chips, mulch, sand, or rubber. Hard surfaces like concrete and asphalt can increase the risk of serious injury from falls.
It's also important to supervise young children, teach safe playground behaviors, and make sure equipment is in good condition. Learn more here.👇
Playground Safety: How to Ensure Injury-Free Fun
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There are a wide variety of ways children can be injured on playgrounds. Ask yourself the following questions before allowing your child to play on climbing structures, slides and swings.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Summer is a fun season, but it is also a season with more bugs! 🦟 Insect bites can be annoying, itchy, and uncomfortable. And some insects can spread illnesses, like the West Nile virus or Lyme disease. One way to protect your children is to use the right insect repellent.
It is recommended to select repellents that have been registered by the EPA and contain ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or another EPA-registered active ingredient.
To learn more about insect repellents and other ways to protect your kids from bug bites, check out this link. 👇
How to Choose an Insect Repellent for Your Child
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Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about types of repellents, DEET, using repellents safely, and other ways to protect your child from insect bites.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We want to share this important video from the AAP and Dr. Scott Hadland, who talks about the dangers of teens turning to AI chatbots when they're experiencing a mental crisis.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens now turn to AI chatbots when they’re struggling. Dr. Hadland published a study last year in which he tested 25 chatbots by posing as teens in a crisis.
More than half of the responses weren’t clinically appropriate, and some were outright dangerous. The “companion” apps built to feel like a friend were far worse than ChatGPT or Gemini at spotting a teen who needed real help.
You don't need to ban your teen from phones. But it's important to ask them what they use and what it tells them, remind them that a chatbot isn’t a therapist, and make sure they know they can always come to you.
☎️ If you ever suspect your child is in danger, call or text 988. If you have concerns about your child's mental health, we are here for your family as well.
🎥 Reposted from @drscotthadland @healthychildrenaap
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Stuttering is a type of speech disfluency that some children develop when they start talking. The most common type of stuttering in children is developmental stuttering, which usually occurs between the ages of 2.5 and 5. In this type of stuttering, kids have a hard time expressing what they want to say. Over time, the stuttering goes away for most children. But if you notice stuttering issues occurring later or continuing after the age of 5, call our office so that we can assess and determine the best course of action to reduce or eliminate the stuttering.
Learn more about stuttering and speech issues in children here. 👇
Pathways.org | Is My Child Stuttering? Understanding Speech Issues in Young Children
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Does your child have trouble getting words out? Learn the signs of stuttering, when it’s typical, and when to see help from a speech-language pathologist.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Babies usually begin eating solids after 6 months. When introducing solids, it's always best to give your baby the most nutrient-packed foods possible, a.k.a. superfoods. Here are 10 superfoods that support a baby's development and healthy growth! 🥕
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