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.
RSV season is here. Beyfortus (RSV prophylaxis) now available for infants under 8 months in their first RSV season. Call clinic with questions.
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As a reminder for Nutrition Month, calcium is an important mineral that helps children build strong bones and a healthy body. The need for calcium is at its highest point between the ages of 9 and 18. Not getting enough during this time can affect bone strength later in life. Check out this guide for information on how much calcium your child needs based on their age and what foods are best for kids to get calcium. 🥦
"When we are young, our bodies can store calcium in our bones. As we get older, we lose the ability to store calcium in our bones. By the time a child reaches young adulthood, their bones reach their peak bone density. That means their bones are as dense (or packed) with calcium as they will get—for life. After that, the body mainly withdraws calcium from what is still stored in our bones."
Calcium: The Bone Builder Kids & Teens Need
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As children grow, they need calcium and other nutrients to build strong bones and a healthy body. But did you know that most young people in the United States don't get enough calcium in their d...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It's Sleep Awareness Week! 😴 Sleep is very important for children's growth and development, but many kids struggle with sleep issues. Check out these tips to resolve sleep challenges in kids.
☎️ If any sleep issue persists, contact our office.
Pathways.org | How to Help Your Child Sleep Better
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Many kids deal with sleep issues that make it hard for them to fall asleep, stay asleep, or stay awake. Try these tips to help your kids get quality sleep.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important for every child's growth and development. But you might have questions like how much your child needs to eat, whether they are getting enough vitamins and minerals or protein, and whether they are consuming too much fat or sugar. For National Nutrition Month, we recommend checking out this guide on childhood nutrition for each age group. 🍎
www.healthychildren.org
What children eat is important to both physical and mental development. Here’s what children need — no matter what the age.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
