Kidz 1st Clinic, LLC

Kidz 1st Clinic, LLC Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in the care of children from birth to 19 years.

Our experienced team has 20+ years of experience in pediatrics.

As a pediatric dietitian, I feel we need more education (and guidelines) around critical nutrients for babies in the fir...
04/21/2026

As a pediatric dietitian, I feel we need more education (and guidelines) around critical nutrients for babies in the first year of life and into the early years of their development.

In the first 1,000 days, nutrition is enormously important to brain development. One nutrient I like to see get more attention is docosahexaenoic acid, otherwise known as DHA.

DHA is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid.

It helps with brain functioning in many ways, such as sending messages throughout the brain (called neurotransmission) and growing new connections and pathways for those messages (called neurogenesis).

DHA is also a critical nutrient for eye development. It acts as a structural building block of the retina, helping with your baby’s visual acuity.

The brain is lipid rich. In other words, it’s full of fat, especially long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Of those brain PUFAs, DHA is the most significant fatty acid.

The good thing is, babies are born with stores of DHA in their brain, which accumulate during pregnancy, mostly from the stores of the mother.

During early infancy, rapid accumulation of DHA in the brain persists.

The frontal and prefrontal lobes are most influenced by DHA. The frontal lobe is responsible for focus and attention, planning and problem solving, both of which are executive functioning skills.

The prefrontal lobe is tied to social, emotional and behavioral development. Researchers believe that optimal levels of DHA, particularly in the frontal and prefrontal areas of the brain, are very important during the early years when the brain is rapidly growing and developing.

Do you have a plan for DHA for your little one?

All information provided by Jill Castle: The Nourished Child — https://fb.com/thenourishedchild — www.thenourishedchild.com

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A few helpful phrases to try when talking to someone with disordered eaitng habits. *Reminder that disordered eating hab...
04/20/2026

A few helpful phrases to try when talking to someone with disordered eaitng habits. *Reminder that disordered eating habits can often be hidden and not easily identified, so be mindful when discussing related topics.*

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If you’re trying to help your child with ADHD create routines and habits, our free goals calendar can help.This is a gre...
04/19/2026

If you’re trying to help your child with ADHD create routines and habits, our free goals calendar can help.

This is a great way to visually represent how to reach their goals. 🎯

Learn more: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/2019-goals-calendar-a-printable-planner-for-tweens-with-executive-functioning-issues

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Motherhood is an exciting time, full of ups and downs. Give yourself the best leg up in this adventure and learn as much...
04/18/2026

Motherhood is an exciting time, full of ups and downs. Give yourself the best leg up in this adventure and learn as much as you can about your pregnancy.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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DYK: Over 23,000 youth under age 18 experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest each year in the U.S.Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is...
04/17/2026

DYK: Over 23,000 youth under age 18 experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest each year in the U.S.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. It strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens.

All information provided by Parent Heart Watch — fb.com/phwsca — parentheartwatch.org

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To be able to identify a reading problem in their child, parents need to have a sense of the milestones of early literac...
04/16/2026

To be able to identify a reading problem in their child, parents need to have a sense of the milestones of early literacy. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s literacy development, talk with your child’s doctor, teacher, or a speech and language specialist. The sooner your child gets the help they need, the easier it will be for your child to learn.

All information provided by Reach Out and Read — https://fb.com/reachoutandread

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Your baby is learning so much about feelings and emotions. Try this activity with your baby to help them make connection...
04/15/2026

Your baby is learning so much about feelings and emotions. Try this activity with your baby to help them make connections.

Activity: Mirror Me (0-2 years)

Use: Anytime, Anywhere

Description: Children feel many different emotions every day, just like you. Make faces that mirror how your child seems to be feeling. Talk to them about why you're making those faces. "You're smiling and seem happy, and I am smiling and happy too."

Brainy Background: When you imitate the face your child makes, you help them express what they think and feel even though they can't speak yet. These conversations without words begin to help them learn about others' feelings and emotions!

Actividad: Copiame

Uso: En cualquier momento, en cualquier lugar

Descripción: Al igual que tú, los niños experimentan muchas emociones diferentes todos los días. Haz caras que reflejen cómo parece estar sintiéndose tu niño. Conversa con él sobre el por qué estás haciendo esas caras. "Estás sonriendo y pareces feliz y yo estoy sonriendo y también estoy feliz".

Fondo Inteligente: Cuando imitas la cara que hace tu niño, estás ayudándolo a expresar lo que está pensando y sintiendo a pesar de que todavía no pueda hablar. Estas "conversaciones sin palabras" comienzan a ayudarlo a aprender sobre los sentimientos y las emociones de los demás.

All information provided by Vroom®, an initiative of the Bezos Family Foundation — https://fb.com/joinvroom

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The research on the outcomes for children who repeat a grade or are “held back” is very different from delaying the star...
04/14/2026

The research on the outcomes for children who repeat a grade or are “held back” is very different from delaying the start of school.

One million students are “held back” per year in the United States. This practice particularly impacts ethnic minorities, with retention rates of 2.7% for Black students and 1.9% for Hispanic students as compared to 1.7% for White students.

A large body of research has indicated that holding a child back in school (i.e., grade retention) is associated with poorer academic outcomes and little social-emotional benefit. While some studies have found some short-term social and academic benefits of grade retention, many of these effects fade after a few years.

Grade retention is also associated with an increased likelihood of dropping out of high school and a decreased likelihood of finishing college. Retained students are also more likely to be aggressive in adolescence. Interestingly, later grade retention (after 3rd grade) seems to have a more detrimental effect, perhaps because it has a greater impact on self-esteem as children get older.

Based on this research, most clinicians and educators advise that parents avoid holding children back or repeating a grade unless there is no other option. If your child’s school is pushing for grade retention, present them with the research and see if you can discuss other possible options.

For more information on this topic, visit parentingtranslator.substack.com to read the Parenting Translator newsletter for a deep dive on this topic (including links to all of the research)!

All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org

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Night terrors can be distressing for both children and parents. 😨 Learn when night terrors are a normal part of childhoo...
04/13/2026

Night terrors can be distressing for both children and parents. 😨 Learn when night terrors are a normal part of childhood and when to seek help if they become more frequent or intense.

All information provided by Dayton Children's — childrensdayton.org — fb.com/DaytonChildrens

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Your vision is precious, but do you know what’s affecting it? 👁️ As we age, our risk for eye diseases like glaucoma and ...
04/12/2026

Your vision is precious, but do you know what’s affecting it? 👁️ As we age, our risk for eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy increases—especially if you have conditions like diabetes or a family history of vision loss.

Don't wait for your vision to change. Talk to your family about their health history and schedule a check-up with your eye doctor today. Early detection is the best way to protect your sight! 👓✨

All information provided by the National Eye Institute — www.nei.nih.gov

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Reading aloud with children can create strong bonds with loved ones and helps your child develop and learn. A child with...
04/11/2026

Reading aloud with children can create strong bonds with loved ones and helps your child develop and learn. A child with Short Attention, High Activity Level, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be very active or have trouble following directions, waiting, or taking turns. But your child will enjoy cuddling with you and sharing a colorful or interesting book, even for a short time. Over time, reading aloud can help motor skills, speech and language development, and play.

If your child has ADHD, reading with your child for longer periods of time can be difficult. Consider implementing these 5 tips into your next reading session:
1. Sing along while reading the book.

2. Talk about the pictures and read the story. Help your child point to objects in the book. Ask questions about the story to hold your child’s interest.

3. Break up reading with play.

4. Continue to read for a few more minuets even if your child starts doing something else. A child may still be listening to the story even while playing.

5. Read before naps and bedtime to help them settle down.

All information provided by Reach Out and Read — https://fb.com/reachoutandread

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Just like adults, kids have bad moods, get absorbed in an activity, resist being told what to do… Basically, they’re jus...
04/10/2026

Just like adults, kids have bad moods, get absorbed in an activity, resist being told what to do… Basically, they’re just human beings! 😅

Instead of escalating the situation when you feel like your child is being rude or disrespectful, model the emotional control you’d love to see in them! Try one of the strategies below to counteract a negative response and keep your communication on track.

All information provided by ParentsTogether — https://fb.com/ParentsTogetherOrg

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