UNDERSTANDING NIGHT TERRORS & NIGHTMARES
We’ve all felt the grips of a really scary dream. Waking with a gasp, face flushed, heart racing, unable to recognize what’s real and what’s not. It’s a completely unnerving …
WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD HAVE DENTAL X-RAYS?
Dental questions are hot topics for parents. Every parent wants the best for their child and doesn’t want to miss anything. We put the question of dental x-rays to Dr. …
FIGHTING BACK AGAINST DENTAL ANXIETY
We asked the experts at PDG Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics about dental anxiety and dental phobia. Here is what they had to say: Dental phobia and anxiety are pretty common, …
BABY TEETH: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
We asked the experts at PDG Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics what parents need to know about baby teeth & here is what they had to say : BABY’S FIRST TOOTH is …
WHEN SHOULD MY CHILD HAVE THEIR FIRST DENTAL VISIT?
We had the chance to chat with Dr. Shannon Munsie, a Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry from PDG Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, about the best time for your child’s first …
STARTING BABY WITH IRON RICH FOODS
I have good news. People are hearing that babies should have iron-rich foods as first foods. I’ve been talking this up for almost 10 years now and I’m super happy …
PICKY EATER SUCCESS STRATEGY: DECONSTRUCTED DISHES
This is a favourite picky eater success strategy. It really can help you make one meal for the whole family. I have no idea why many kids don’t like their …
WHAT’S THE RIGHT AGE TO START SOLID FOODS?
Parents often ask what is the right age to start introducing their baby to solid foods. They’ve heard 6 months before. Now they’re hearing 4 months from other health professionals. …
STRESS DURING MEALS WILL CAUSE PICKY EATING
There’s a common reason behind several of the techniques that I teach to prevent (and turn-around) picky eating with kids. It’s stress. If your child experiences stress during meals they will …