“Some children as young as age 3 or 4 can swallow a pill…With the water and his head back -poof the water and the M&M mini were gone!” Well maybe you need to teach your child to swallow all kinds of pills, but I personally was motivated because I gave my boys fish oils. If…
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Developmental Milestones
Developmental Milestones Birth Physiological Flexion, Full head lag with pull to sit, clears nose from the bed on stomach, Pelvis high with legs flexed, head sags forward in supported sitting, hands fisted yet easily opened Possible Red Flags – absence of isolated finger movement; head always positioned to one side; inability to clear face in…
How Do You Give A Child B12 Shots? Methylcobalamin (“B12”) Injection Instructions
“I’d need a lot more than that to give my boys shots. I’d either have to be told I have to, or there would need to be overwhelming evidence to support it. Neither happened for me (thankfully) and I found easier ways to help my boys. But sharing this page for those of you that…
Nordic Natural Omega 3 Fishies
Many wonder “HOW do I get fish oils into a child?” The cheapest way to get fish oils into a child is to serve them fish oil. There are some children that don’t mind, or even like the taste of fish oils believe it or not. And there are numerous serving suggestions for regular fish oils….
My child is a late talker and not potty trained yet -HELP!
“When my apraxic son was younger a very wise neurologist once told me “your child already has much on his plate with therapies and stress that the typical preschool child doesn’t have to worry about. In addition he may not yet have the motor control or strength to potty train yet. Give him a bit extra time” …
Gift Ideas for Teachers, Therapists, Bus Drivers for Holidays or End of Year
“Socks? You gave teachers socks?” she asked. “Why not a toothbrush?” Some Good (and some not so good) Ideas For Gifts *Note: A number of people below suggest gift cards. If purchaing gift cards for anyone be careful about what cards you purchase for who. One because some start to lose money, some expire, and even…
Something Smells Fishy! Tips For Toddlers Taking Fish Oils
Once you start fish oils in rare situations you may note a “fishy” smell around your toddler. The following will cover why this happens and how in all but rare cases this can be corrected! I probably don’t stress this often enough for all new people to see it but with fish oil you…
NN Algae Omega – A Rich Source Of EPA And DHA From Algae
For those that have trouble serving fish oils due to taste… For those that are vegetarians… For those that are allergic to fish… For those that prefer algae to fish… AND STILL WANT EPA and DHA Omega-3 In Their Diets.. Nordic Naturals’ Algae Omega, An Algae Based Omega 3 100% Vegetarian Source Rich In Both…