This short video "Just Breathe", shows littles talking about the importance of mindfulness and deep breathing. Deep breathing can be used by littles when they feel upset to help calm themselves down. Teaching kids this technique of taking deep breaths and being mindful of what they feel is an amazing tool they can use for the rest of their lives and the earlier they learn, the better. Start by introducing the technique at night before bed. Guide your little to take several

Greens contain valuable vitamins, minerals and superior antioxidants that are essential for your little to grow and thrive. If you didn't get lucky with one of those littles who loves their greens and even asks for seconds, summer brings good news! Green smoothies are a great way to get greens into your little during the warmer months. Here's one of our favorites recipes: Green Mustache Smoothie *1 frozen banana (be sure to peel banana before freezing) *1-2 handfuls of spina

When I first tell someone that I'm a pediatric acupuncturist the response is always something like "Really?! Wow." Most people aren't aware that acupuncture can be used for kids and ask a lot of questions about what I do. I've listed the most common ones here because chances are if you haven't been in yet for a treatment than you probably have the same questions. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been used in China