The Benefits of Fall Sports for Kids

As the vibrant colors of autumn paint the landscape, it’s the perfect time for kids to participate in fall sports. Engaging in physical activities during this season not only offers a host of benefits but also sets the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

How to Encourage Your Child to Engage in Kids’ Sports

As part of our continuous efforts to support the holistic development of your children, we at PAK Pediatrics have taken the time to curate this informative article. We understand that physical activity and engagement in sports play an essential role in the comprehensive development of children. In fact, physical activity is just as integral to developmental health as childhood nutrition.

Spilled Milk: Breastfeeding Latch Tips for New Moms

I think many expectant mothers have a vision of what breastfeeding will be like in the first few hours and days postpartum. Often, it’s a visual of an earth mother and baby, happy, relaxed, and latching beautifully with no pain.

How to Introduce New Foods to Your Child

It can be a headache to introduce new foods to your children, especially if they’re picky eaters. Most new parents are not always aware of childhood nutrition facts and the importance of their little ones’ diets.

Don’t worry if you’re in that situation, as you’ve come to the right place in PAK Pediatrics. If you are worried about not knowing how to introduce new foods to your child, we can help you. And while we’re at it, we will dispel some widespread myths, such as the need to avoid hypoallergenic foods at early stages.

What Car Seat Does My Child Need?

At PAK Pediatrics, we know how protective parents are of their children. Whether youโ€™re raising your first child or your fifteenth, we know how important your little oneโ€™s safety is to you, and itโ€™s just as important to us.

Why Sunscreen is an Everyday Essential

At PAK Pediatrics, weโ€™re always going to advise you to apply sunscreen to your babies, children, and teensโ€“ no matter what time of year it may be.

Often, when parents hear the word โ€œsunscreen,โ€ they immediately think of hot summers spent outdoors in the sunshine. Thereโ€™s no doubt that sunscreen is vital during the warmer months, as it can protect our skin from getting burned by the sunโ€™s rays and prevent the risk of developing skin cancer.

Nutrition From Birth to the First Birthday

The first year of your childโ€™s life is an important one. Making sure your newborn gets the proper vitamins and nutrients they need to be healthy and happy is critical.

At PAK Pediatrics, we take our pediatric nutrition services very seriously. Thatโ€™s why we put together this helpful guide to early childhood nutrition, so you rest comfortably knowing that all your childโ€™s dietary needs are met.

Why Is Proper Nutrition Important During Pregnancy?

A pregnant body is hard at work, even while sleeping. Meeting its unique nutritional demands can be a challenging task all on its own. But what exactly is the connection between nutrition and pregnancy? Why is proper nutrition important during pregnancy?

The Importance of Dental Health for Babies

โ€œIs my baby teething?โ€ is one of the most common questions a pediatrician will get during their patientโ€™s first year of life. Unfortunately, cavities remain one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. In addition, cavities in primary (baby teeth) can increase the risk of cavities developing in a childโ€™s permanent teeth.