Foot Health Tip in a New Jersey Minute: Childhood Obesity
Pediatric foot problems contribute to childhood obesity. Watch this!
Pediatric foot problems contribute to childhood obesity. Watch this!
“The Pediatrician said my child would grow out of it…but something still doesn’t look right”. Have you noticed that your child’s feet turn in when they walk (intoe gait) or do they walk on their toes, have flat feet or does he or she seem to trip a lot? Countless parents have noticed such issues and…
Many parents notice that their child’s toes point in when they walk—also known as an “intoe gait”. At times it is also referred to as being “pigeon toed”. It can look awkward and sometimes a child can not only look clumsy, they may indeed trip and fall more than is usual. There are several reasons toes…
Technology really does surround us, becoming essential parts of everyone’s lives, including our children. Even babies know how to swipe left or right, push the “home” button, or zoom into a picture! So in this tech-obsessed world, how do we make sure that our children, especially our teenagers, spend less time on their phones, tablets,…
The cold weather season is approaching – well, some of you already believe it has begun. While it is tempting to say “stay inside, it’s too cold,” you may be inadvertently reducing the amount of activity that your children engage in. Cold weather and warm, children (and parents, and older adults) need to stay active…