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Kai Wicker-Brown, M.D.
Providing personal, high-quality health care to children in Central Louisiana.
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Sleep plays an important role in children’s mental and physical health. When kids and teens don’t get enough quality sleep, it can affect mood, behavior, focus, stress levels, and overall well-being. 😴
Poor sleep has also been linked to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges in children and adolescents. Many kids, however, struggle to get enough sleep because of busy schedules, screen use before bed, and inconsistent sleep routines. ⏰
To help your child get adequate rest, encourage healthy habits like maintaining a consistent bedtime, limiting screens at night, and creating a calming bedtime routine. 🛏
Read more here to learn about the connection between sleep and mental health in children and teens. 👇
Sleep and Health: Why Rest Matters for Your Child—and Your Whole Family
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Sleep plays a key role in children’s mental and emotional health. Learn how poor sleep affects stress, mood, anxiety and depression—and practical ways families can support better sleep at every...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Swim lessons can help children build confidence in the water and reduce the risk of drowning, but it’s important to remember that lessons do not completely protect kids. Rather, it serves as one layer of protection, and it is recommended to have multiple layers to prevent drowning. These include constant adult supervision around the water, pool gates, and life jackets when appropriate. 🏊
Many children can benefit from swim lessons starting around the age of one, depending on their developmental readiness and comfort in the water. But keep in mind that even strong swimmers still need close supervision, especially around pools, lakes, and beaches. Water safety is most effective when families combine swim skills with safe habits and active supervision. 🌊
Check out this article to learn more about swim lessons and water safety recommendations for children. 👇
Swim Lessons for Children: When to Start & What to Consider
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Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on the best time to start swim lessos and what to look for in a quality learn-to-swim program.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Food allergies in children are becoming more common, and even a small amount of an allergen can cause a serious reaction in some kids. Common food allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. 🥜
Symptoms can range from mild issues like hives or stomach pain to severe reactions that affect breathing. Because reactions can happen quickly, it’s important to recognize the signs and know when to seek emergency care. 🏥
Check out this article for more information, including symptoms, diagnosis, creating an allergy and food management plan, and treatment options. 👇
Food Allergies in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
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A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Food allergies are most common in babies and children, but they can occur at any age. They also occur more often i...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While social media can help teens stay connected, too much social media time or unhealthy habits around using it can lead to depression, anxiety, loneliness, or low self-esteem. It can also interfere with kids' sleep, which can impact their health further.📱
That doesn’t mean social media automatically causes depression, but it’s important for families to pay attention to how online experiences affect their child’s mood, behavior, and overall well-being. Open conversations, healthy screen habits, and device-free time can make a difference. Learn more here. 👇
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression? - Child Mind Institute
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Is using social media making our kids unhappy? Evidence is mounting that there is a link between social media and depression. How us of Instagram and other platforms may be negatively affecting teenag...0 CommentsComment on Facebook