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Picky eating is a normal stage of child development, but it can still be frustrating and worrisome. In this post, our pediatrician shares suggestions for picky eaters. As a parent, dealing with picky eaters is almost a rite of passage. Somewhere around 18 months of age, you might notice that your child has developed some strong opinions about what will go into her mouth! This is a normal stage … [Read more...] about 12 Road-Tested Tips for Picky Eaters

In this post, our pediatricians provide tips for hiking with kids to ensure a safe, fun experience. With days getting longer and warm weather finally upon us, it’s time to start spending more time outdoors! Whether you are taking an hour-long stroll through Wissahickon or spending a weekend camping in the Poconos, it’s important to plan ahead when hiking or camping with your … [Read more...] about Our Tips for Hiking With Kids

Digital and Interactive Media Concerned about the effects of screen time on your family? Enjoy this follow-up to our earlier piece on the benefits and challenges of screen time. Confession #3: I love my iPhone. I love it so much that I check it first thing in the morning, before I go to bed, and many times an hour during the day. I am not proud of this, particularly when my 9-year-old son … [Read more...] about Screen Time Confessions # 3 and #4

Perri Shaw Borish, MSS, LCSW, BCD, shares her thoughts on the symptoms and treatment of postpartum depression. If you’re interested in learning more about postpartum depression, Philadelphia and surrounding-area parents can join Perri’s weekly Moms Supporting Moms Group in our Center City office. Information, availability and registration links can be found on our website. “The only thing that … [Read more...] about Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Anna Bechtel, MPH, RN, shares tips for celebrating the upcoming holidays while protecting family members with food allergies. Have a child that has been diagnosed with a food allergy and need more support? Anna facilitates a Food Allergy Support Group at Center City Pediatrics. Check our website for more information and to register online. Food allergies at the holidays can be stressful for … [Read more...] about Celebrating Passover and Easter with Food Allergies