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.
Dr. Brown will be out of the office, April 3rd - 6th. The clinic will be open and Dr. Johnson will be seeing patients. The clinic will be closed for Good Friday, April 7th. Please give us a call at 318-767-6503 if you have any questions.
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As a parent or caregiver, you want to keep your little one safe. And while it's important to supervise your child at play and keep them out of harm's way, it's also beneficial to allow your child to step out of their comfort zone, test boundaries, and have some freedom during playtime. Doing so can help them in their development, build self-confidence and independence, learn how to play safely, and grow their skills. Check out this short blog for tips on allowing freedom during playtime while also ensuring that your child is not unsafe.
"When children play outside, they may encounter different situations in nature. They may come across a bush with thorns. Rather than telling your child to stop or get away from the bush, you can let them observe it and possibly even try lightly touching it, so they learn more about what the bush is and know how to avoid it."
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Freedom and Testing Boundaries in Play | Pathways.org
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Emerging research shows that allowing children more freedom during playtime is actually a good thing! It’s often called “risky play” for toddlers and children, and it could be helpful in their d...
Do you have concerns about your child's social media use? Worried about how it might be impacting their self-esteem? As #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth comes to an end, we want to share this guide for info on how social media can impact mental health and how you can encourage healthy social media habits for your whole family.
"More than one-third (35%) of 13- 17-year-olds reported using social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook "almost constantly" in 2022. And while many social media platforms set a minimum age of 13 to sign up, 38% of kids ages 8-12 say they have used social media.
All this media use can influence young people in a variety of ways. And with a reported rise in depression and anxiety among teens, you may wonder how social media may impact your child's mental health. Research suggests it depends on how they use it. Understanding potential connections between social media and mental health can help you guide your kids toward healthy social media habits."
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Social Media & Your Child’s Mental Health: What the Research Says
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Roughly 18% of 8- to 12-year-olds and 62% of 13- 18-year-olds reported using social media sites such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Discord and Reddit every day in 2021. Among adolescents and young...
Even if your child drinks milk and plays outside, they can still not be getting enough vitamin D. Yet, vitamin D is important for bone health and the immune system. Click here to learn how you can ensure that your child doesn't get vitamin D deficiency!
"Vitamin D supports bone health. It ensures the body absorbs and retains enough calcium and phosphorus, both critical for building strong bones and preventing rickets. Rickets is a bone-softening disease that can affect growing children, especially in the first two years of life. Vitamin D deficiency also increases the risk of broken bones in older children, teens, and adults."
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Vitamin D for Babies, Children & Adolescents
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Recent studies show that most children aren’t getting enough vitamin D. Find out why experts suggest increasing your child’s intake.