
Guest Writer
- Sep 11, 2020
- 4 min
Starting Solids Early Offers Food Allergy Protection
By Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer at SpoonfulOne How and when to start your baby on solids can feel confusing with advice and guidelines shifting dramatically over the past decade and even in the past few weeks. We want parents to have peace of mind and confidence about their baby’s first feedings. Introducing foods early and often is key in reducing food allergy risk. Food allergies have doubled from the previous generation, and babies born tod

Dr. Joanne Foster
- Sep 4, 2020
- 4 min
Home-Based Schooling & Experiential Learning
By Dr. Joanne Foster This is a time of COVID-related challenges for families. Parents are feeling stressed by responsibilities and concerns, and circumstances keep changing. The 2020-2021 school year is unique. There are stringent health and safety protocols, and unconventional programs and revised educational practices across the learning spectrum (daycare centers, preschools, elementary classes, and beyond). Many young children will be doing all or much of their learning at