Read time: 2 minutes Cannabis legalization is reshaping parental behaviors—but how does this impact children? A recent JAMA Pediatrics study explores the link between parental cannabis use, parenting quality, and young children’s emotional and behavioral health. Here’s the evidence integrative providers need to guide families. Parental Cannabis Use: When the Conversation Includes the Kids While […]
Read time: 3 minutes Emerging research links parental technology use around young children with subtle but meaningful developmental outcomes. For integrative pediatric providers, this highlights an important conversation point in family-centered care: supporting mindful tech habits as part of holistic child health. Digital Distraction and Development: An Overlooked Family Health Factor Integrative pediatric care looks […]
Read time: 3 minutes As pediatric obesity rises, researchers are looking beyond calories and activity to understand the biological underpinnings. One surprising player? Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). A new systematic review uncovers how imbalances in the gut microbiome might drive inflammation, insulin resistance, and liver disease in children with obesity. Gut Bacteria and Childhood […]
Read time: 3 minutes Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) remain a leading cause of preventable developmental disabilities worldwide. While early intervention is critical, promising research now points to a powerful nutritional support: choline. Could this essential nutrient help repair memory deficits caused by prenatal alcohol exposure? Let’s dig into the emerging science. Choline and Early […]
Read time: 2 minutes Pediatric functional constipation is a common, frustrating condition that often recurs despite treatment. But new research points to an unexpected botanical contender: Ziziphus jujube syrup. Could this natural remedy offer a safer, more tolerable alternative to conventional laxatives? Let’s look at the data behind this emerging therapeutic option. Ziziphus Syrup vs. […]
Read time: 3 minutes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can disrupt more than just digestion—it affects a child’s sleep, school focus, and emotional resilience. Could a gentle, natural fiber offer real relief? A new randomized controlled trial explores how psyllium husk—a soluble fiber found in plants—significantly reduces IBS symptoms in children. Here’s what the latest research […]
Read time: 3 minutes Atopic dermatitis is more than dry skin—it’s often the first step in a child’s allergic march. But what if an everyday emollient could make a meaningful difference? A recent review explores the impact of colloidal oat in preventing and managing atopic dermatitis (AD) in infants. Here’s what the evidence says—and what […]
Read time: 3 minutes Anxiety before medical procedures is a real and often overlooked struggle for children. But what if a simple, natural approach could help? A new study explores the impact of lavender oil aromatherapy on pre-endoscopy anxiety in kids. Let’s dive into the findings and what they mean for pediatric care. The Soothing […]
Read time: 3 minutes Turning the Screen into a Soothing Tool: Can AVD Tame Dental Anxiety? For many kids, the dental chair feels like a battlefield—one where the sounds of drills, the smells of antiseptic, and the fear of the unknown trigger tears and tantrums. Dental anxiety doesn’t just affect the child—it strains the family, […]
Read time: 3 minutes Vitamin D plays a vital role in brain development and immune health—but could it also influence how well a child with ADHD sleeps? A new study explores the connection between vitamin D insufficiency and sleep disturbances in children with ADHD, offering insights that could reshape how we support kids with complex […]
