by Ian Shtulman | Jun 27, 2016 | Baby, Children, Constipation, Diarrhea, Ergonomics, Parenting
It’s time we change the way we change diapers. Too often parents and caregivers put unnecessary stress on the spinal and hips, contributing to shifts in the spine that lead to issues with coordination and digestion. Watch this video for a few tips on how to...
by Ian Shtulman | May 13, 2016 | Baby, Children, Development, Ergonomics, Parenting
Newborns are subjected to physical stress throughout their development. We often think about the big things like birth, falls, sports. Often, however, we neglect the smaller, yet more frequent stresses – the most common of which is picking up baby. Check out...
by Ian Shtulman | Jul 17, 2014 | Baby, Brain, Children, Development, Parenting
Ever watch a movie or television show and see a little child ask their mom or dad to read a bed-time story? Turns out it’s not just a cute nod to suburban culture…reading bed time stories is good for kids and important for their development! A new...
by Ian Shtulman | May 14, 2014 | Baby, Birth, Children, Development, Parenting
A new study in the British Medical Journal reveals a common treatment for skull deformation provides no additional benefit than just “waiting it out.” Positional plagiocephaly (flattening of the skull on one side) or brachycephaly (symmetrical flattening...
by Ian Shtulman | Feb 19, 2014 | Adhd, Children, Healthy Lifestyle, Organic, Parenting, Pesticides, Prevention
In the past several decades, we’ve noticed an alarming increase in certain health conditions. Some, like diabetes and heart disease, can be directly attributed to lifestyle factors. Others, like neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders in children, seem to...
by Ian Shtulman | Jan 22, 2014 | Brain, Children, Concussion, Parenting, Sports
Athletics can be an exciting way for children and teenagers to be involved in extracurricular activities. While many parents revel in their child’s successes, they probably also fight the fear of injury looming with every practice and game. One of the most...
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