Facts and information about the coronavirus pandemic are constantly changing. Visit the CDC site for the most up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. Water safety is always a top concern for families during the summer. Not only is drowning the top cause of fatal accidents among kids ages 1-4, but half of the most dangerous […]
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Heat Safety for Kids
52 American children died of heatstroke in cars last year. It’s a tragedy that reflects the fact that small children’s bodies can’t regulate their temperatures as well as older kids and adults. Little kids have both eccrine and apocrine sweat glands, but they don’t sweat as much as older kids and adults, so they don’t […]
Physical Literacy for Your Kids
Literacy is key for children — but it’s not just about reading any more. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for physical literacy, too. That means understanding, valuing, and taking responsibility for physical activity throughout life. It starts with kids. Just about one quarter of American children actually get the amount of physical […]
Tough Talks with Your Kids
Parents know there will be some tough conversations with kids in the future. But that future might be closer than you think. The youngest death from vaping so far was a 15 year old. 15 to 17 year olds are more likely to use e-cigarettes than adults. 7,315 American girls between 10 and 14 years […]
Keep Kids Moving while Staying at Home
Facts and information about the coronavirus pandemic are constantly changing. Visit the CDC site for the most up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 is keeping us at home, but kids still need to get moving every day. In fact, the added stress of living through the pandemic makes it more important to include physical […]
Talking with Kids about Coronavirus
Facts and information about the coronavirus pandemic are constantly changing. Visit the CDC site for the most up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. Chances are good that you are feeling some anxiety right now, and therefore chances are very good that your kids are also experiencing some anxiety. Some of the signs you might be […]
Kids and Coronavirus
Facts and information about the coronavirus pandemic are constantly changing. Visit the CDC site for the most up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 is a new disease, so we’re learning new things about it every day. One of the areas of uncertainty has to do with children and the coronavirus. Are the symptoms different? […]
Car Seats 101
Arkansas requires car seats for children. Arkansas Code 27-34-104 specifies that children less than 6 years of age and weighing less than 60 pounds are required to use a car seat when riding in a car. Rear-facing car seats You’ll start your baby in a rear-facing car seat, and you should keep your child in a […]
Coronavirus Safety from NWA Pediatrics
En Español Updated 3/19/2020 The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been rapidly spreading. Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics has taken appropriate and necessary precautions for the safety and well-being of our patients and families. Specifically, we are following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and checklists for patients who may have coronavirus. To help […]
Daylight Saving Time and Kids
Kids need 10 hours of sleep a night to feel rested and ready for their day. Teens need 8 to 10 hours. Daylight saving time (DST) can disrupt sleep, even for children, and lead to temporary sleep deprivation. The physical response to daylight saving time is a lot like jet lag: our natural circadian rhythms […]