Children's Wellness Center

01/07/2026

Understanding the root cause of a child’s anxiety can help inform strategies for addressing anxiety disorders or alleviating elevated anxiety.

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01/06/2026

If you are concerned about your baby’s reflexes or want to learn more about developmental milestones to keep track of as your child grows, we encourage you to visit a pediatrician for an examination, evaluation, and professional guidance.

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01/06/2026

Nutrition for picky eaters can be challenging because children often refuse certain foods, textures, or colors, but it is a normal stage of development.

Parents can encourage healthy eating by keeping consistent mealtimes, modeling a variety of foods, and allowing children to help with grocery shopping and meal preparation.

Introducing new foods gradually alongside familiar favorites and making meals creative and fun can increase a child’s willingness to try them.

Extreme picky eating that affects growth, nutrition, or mealtime behavior may require professional guidance from a pediatrician or feeding specialist.

https://cwcpediatrics.com/2025/10/27/nutrition-for-the-picky-eater/

If you have a picky eater, understanding your child’s likes, and dislikes can help you ensure your child gets the nutrients they need.

01/06/2026

Increasingly involving children in their routines and providing them with choices to make will help them gradually increase their independence.

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01/06/2026

We know there is a lot of information and misinformation out there about immunizations. The pediatricians at Children’s Wellness Center will continue to follow the evidence based vaccination recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. If you have any questions about your child’s immunizations, we are always happy to talk.

12/30/2025

Spitting up or reflux in babies may be common and often resolves over time, but it’s still worth noticing and addressing with care.

Gentle changes like feeding in calm moments, keeping the baby upright after meals, and smaller, frequent feedings may help ease reflux and make feeding times more comfortable.

Most babies outgrow reflux by around one year, and seeing a loved one feel more at ease can bring big relief to parents, too.

Being informed and gentle helps turn a tough phase into one you weather together with calm and care.
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/ger-babies.html

12/30/2025

Although parents have good intentions, a lack of unstructured play is not good for our children’s development.

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In other words, kids today hear about unstructured play, but they don’t experience it as commonly as today’s adults did during their childhoods.

12/26/2025

Before our elf headed to the north pole we picked out a name for him based on all of the suggestions from you!

Please welcome *Sugar Plum* to the CWC family. We hope he makes a visit to our office next year too!

12/23/2025

Parents can get creative in setting reasonable boundaries to keep screen time within healthy limits for their children.

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12/23/2025

Bedwetting can be a tough chapter in childhood - but it doesn’t define your child’s worth or character.

Focusing on kindness, understanding, and practical changes like easy nighttime potty access or wearing absorbent pants can ease stress for the whole family.

Positive reinforcement and gentle support help kids build confidence, rather than guilt or shame.

With patience and compassion, this is just a passing hurdle, not a lasting label.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15075-bedwetting

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is the accidental release of p*e during the night while you’re sleeping. It affects mostly children and adults.

12/23/2025

Parents of emotionally reactive infants might experience more intense crying that requires the parent to adapt their approach to soothing and calming the infant.

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12/23/2025

Extreme or prolonged picky eating can be concerning, as it can indicate an underlying issue.

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