Category Archives: Child Health

Garden City Kids And Headaches

Hello Garden City! My name is Adam Green. Welcome to my children’s health blog. I am a local Nugget representative and I am also an advocate for New York children’s health. Children are no less prone to headaches than adults. … Continue reading

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Artificial Sweeteners And Your SoHo Child

When SoHo parents try to limit sugar in their children’s diets, they often turn to sugar substitutes. There are dozens of sweetening options available. NutraSweet, Splenda, Equal, Sweet’N Low, Xylitol, Sorbitol, highly refined Stevia (Truvia, Pure Via) possible benefits: May … Continue reading

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F-A-R For Manhattan Kids With Asthma

Attention Manhattan parents of children with asthma: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center recommends the FAR approach to prevent flare-ups. FAR stands for Flu shot, Avoid triggers, and Regular use of meds.1 Flu Shot: Respiratory infections are dangerous for Manhattan children with … Continue reading

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Honey – Natural Remedy For Kid’s Coughs In Garden City

Does your Garden City child wake himself up repeatedly each night because of a bad cough? Upper respiratory infections can make sleeping very difficult for kids. It turns out that Mother Nature’s sweetest treat may also help New York children … Continue reading

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The Right Bedtime Snack Can Help Garden City Kids Fall Asleep

SoHo parents know that sleep is important for their child’s health. If your Garden City child has a hard time falling asleep, you may want to try a bedtime snack. Well-chosen evening snacks can help ease the transition to sleep. … Continue reading

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Helping New York Kids Cope With Seasonal Allergies

Hello New York! Welcome to today’s children’s health and nutrition blog. Today, we are discussing seasonal allergies. Many New York parents wonder if their child’s sneezing and runny nose are temporary symptoms of a cold or seasonal allergies. Generally, colds … Continue reading

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New Sunscreen Recommendations For Garden City Infants

Babies love to be outdoors on a sunny New York day, but a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that changes in the skin that lead to skin cancer may actually occur in a person’s first year. … Continue reading

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Healthy Garden City Kids Are Well Rested

Getting an adequate amount of sleep is essential to the health of Garden City kids. During sleep, muscles, skin, and bones actually grow and repair themselves. The immune system is recharged during sleep, so this is especially important during the … Continue reading

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New York Mega-Meals: Don’t Eat The Whole Thing!

It’s no wonder that many Garden City children and teens struggle with weight issues. What is considered a ‘normal’ food portion has been getting bigger and bigger. In some cases, as with gargantuan Garden City fast food soft drinks and … Continue reading

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Prevent Sports Mouth Injuries For Garden City Kids

Active Garden City children are involved in a variety of different sports these days, and while this is great news for kid’s health, parents need to be aware of the risk of mouth injuries. All Garden City children participating in … Continue reading

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