Kait's & Cal's, Bowery, Iowa City, IA (2026)

04/27/2022

𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:

- Use apps or parental controls that limit who your child can talk to and text and the types of websites they can view.
- Don’t allow your child to load video games and apps.
- Limit your child to a basic phone rather than a smartphone.
- Be a good role model with your own phone.
- Set screen time limits.
- Tell your child you’ll monitor their cell phone use closely.
- Know their passwords.
- Take away your child’s cell phone at least an hour before bedtime and charge it outside the bedroom.
- Talk to your kids about the dangers of sexting.

04/15/2022

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫?
A study from the CDC shows that two-thirds of kids in the U.S. drink at least one sugary beverage per day (think soda, sports drinks, or sweet coffee drinks). The report also found that boys drink slightly more on average: 20% of boys have 2 or more sugary drinks per day, compared to 18% of girls.

Since added sugar contributes to health issues such as weight gain, heart disease, high blood sugar, and cavities, there are plenty of reasons to keep kids from slurping it down daily. The American Heart Association recommends that children and teens limit sugar-sweetened drinks to 8 ounces per week -- that’s less than a regular 12-ounce soda can.

As an overall daily limit on added sugar, young people should get less than 6 tablespoons (which is about 100 calories or 25 grams). Compare that to the whopping 39 grams of sugar found in a 12-ounce can of soda. Plus, with added sugar hiding in seemingly innocent foods like pasta sauce, yogurt, and salad dressing, it’s all too easy for children and teens to go over the limit in just one meal -- without accounting for treats. In addition to cutting back on sugary sodas and other sweet drinks, experts recommend that kids should avoid processed foods and baked goods like cookies, cakes, and sweet cereals.

03/18/2022

To help your baby to breastfeed:
☑ Feed in different positions. If it hurts, get help.
☑ Let your baby suckle as long and as often as possible.
☑ Pay attention to swallowing and clean wet or dirty diapers.

03/15/2022

𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵:
Wash your hands before and after every diaper change. Check your baby's diaper often, and change it as soon as it gets wet or soiled. Use plain water. When you need to get p**p off your baby's skin, use a mild cleanser. Gently pat the area clean and dry, rather than rubbing. If you use wipes, choose mild ones. Try to avoid those with fragrances or alcohol. Or use a clean, soft washcloth. Be sure the area is completely clean and dry before putting on a fresh diaper.

Bad rashes call for extra measures:
Try a sq**rt bottle to wash the area well, without rubbing sore skin. Let your baby go diaper-free as much as you can. Airing out the diaper zone helps their skin heal faster. To avoid a mess, do it right after a bowel movement.

𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀:

Some parents find these changes lead to fewer diaper rashes:

>Change the type of diaper. If you use cloth, try disposables. Or try a different brand of disposable diaper.
>If you wash your own cloth diapers, change your detergent. >Choose a mild, hypoallergenic detergent. Or add a half-cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle.
https://www.webmd.com/parenting/diaper-rash-treatment

02/12/2022

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?
Yes. Childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that children go through as they develop. Just because a child seems sad doesn't necessarily mean they have significant depression. But if the sadness becomes persistent or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life, it may mean they have a depressive illness. Keep in mind that while depression is a serious illness, it’s also a treatable one.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱?
The symptoms of depression in children vary. The condition is often undiagnosed and untreated because symptoms are passed off as normal emotional and psychological changes. Early medical studies focused on "masked" depression, where a child's depressed mood was evidenced by acting out or angry behavior. While this does happen, particularly in younger children, many children display sadness or low mood similar to adults who are depressed. The primary symptoms of depression revolve around sadness, a feeling of hopelessness, and mood changes.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻?
If the symptoms of depression in your child have lasted for at least 2 weeks, schedule a visit with their doctor to make sure there are no physical reasons for the symptoms and to make sure that your child gets proper treatment. A consultation with a mental health care professional who specializes in children is also recommended. Keep in mind that the pediatrician may ask to speak with your child alone.

A mental health evaluation should include interviews with you (the parent or primary caregiver) and your child, and any other psychological testing that is needed. Information from teachers, friends, and classmates can be useful for showing that these symptoms are consistent during your child's various activities and are a marked change from previous behavior.

There are no specific medical or psychological tests that can clearly show depression, but tools such as questionnaires (for both the child and parents), combined with personal information, can be very useful in helping diagnose depression in children. Sometimes those therapy sessions and questionnaires can uncover other concerns that contribute to depression such as ADHD, conduct disorder, and OCD.

Some pediatricians start using mental health screens at a child's 11th-year well visit and each year after.

https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-children #1

07/28/2021

Did you know baby from 3-6 months old babies normally spend 20 hours on bed without tossing?

04/05/2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you might be worried about how to protect yourself and your baby during the recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn what you can do to limit your exposure and reduce your risk for you and your family.

Practicing good hand and cough hygiene and avoiding people who have recently been overseas, if you can, are the best ways to avoid infection of COVID-19. It's also important that everyone in your household and immediate family does the same. If you have other children, teach them about the importance of good hygiene and how and when to wash their hands.

- wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (e.g. before and after eating, and after going to the toilet)
- cover your coughs and sneezes with tissues and dispose of them straight away; wash your hands afterwards
- cough or sneeze into your (flexed) elbow
- cough away from other people
- stay more than 1.5 metres away from people when out in public, if possible

If you are currently working, you can ask your employer what they are doing to protect their staff. Many businesses are providing guidelines for how employees should behave in the workplace; for example, by encouraging good hygiene, limiting meetings and giving staff the option to work from home.

You should also practice 'physical distancing', which includes:

- avoiding crowds and mass gatherings where it is hard to keep a reasonable distance from others (about 1.5m)
- avoiding small gatherings in enclosed spaces
- trying to keep 1.5m between you and other people where possible (for example, when out in public)
- don't shake hands, hug or kiss
- stay away from vulnerable people, such as those in aged-care facilities or hospitals, babies or people with weakened immune systems

Although most states and territories are easing restrictions, everyone should still be careful when going out in public. Many businesses and activities are still limited or restricted. During this time, it’s important you still eat well and get some exercise to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

This is also a very stressful and worrying time for people and whether you are a first-time mum or already a parent, not having your usual support network around you can make it hard. Keep in touch with your family and friends through phone calls and video and stay connected on social media with groups that can help support you during this time.

If you are struggling or need to talk to someone, there are a number of places you can go for support.

04/01/2021

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03/27/2021

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽?

As remote learning begins, kids will be spending more time in front of computer screens and the blue light they give off. That may have parents wondering if they should buy blue light blocking glasses for their children.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

These glasses with integrated blue light filter have been developed especially for children and filter disturbing blue light components of artificial light sources, such as computer screens, TV, mobile phone displays and LED lamps. It will help your child to see more sharply and help prevent permanent eye damage and symptoms such as headaches, tiredness or sleeping problems.

It is especially recommended to wear the 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐭'𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐥'𝐬 anti-blue light children’s glasses while learning on a computer or tablet, playing computer games and watching TV.

03/11/2020

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak in China.

The virus is now known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in a growing number of countries, including the U.S. Public health groups, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are monitoring the situation and posting updates on their websites. These groups have also issued recommendations for preventing and treating the illness.

Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure and can include:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
The severity of COVID-19 symptoms can range from very mild to severe. People who are older or have existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, may be at higher risk of serious illness. This is similar to what is seen with other respiratory illnesses, such as influenza.

When to see a doctor
Contact your doctor right away if you have COVID-19 symptoms and you've possibly been exposed to the virus. Tell your doctor if you've recently traveled internationally. Call your doctor ahead to tell him or her about your symptoms and recent travels and possible exposure before you go to your appointment.

Causes
It's unclear exactly how contagious the new coronavirus is. It appears to be spreading from person to person among those in close contact. It may be spread by respiratory droplets released when someone with the virus coughs or sneezes.

Risk factors
Risk factors for COVID-19 appear to include:

Recent travel from or residence in an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19 as determined by CDC or WHO
Close contact with someone who has COVID-19 — such as when a family member or health care worker takes care of an infected person

Prevention
Although there is no vaccine available to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection. WHO and CDC recommend following the standard precautions for avoiding respiratory viruses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands aren't clean.
Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you're sick.
Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch.
Stay home from work, school and public areas if you're sick.
CDC doesn't recommend that healthy people wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Only wear a mask if a health care provider tells you to do so.

WHO also recommends that you:

Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat or animal organs.
Avoid contact with live animals and surfaces they may have touched if you're visiting live markets in areas that have recently had new coronavirus cases.

source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963

02/25/2019

In some kids, the cough may be the first sign of the cold, and in other kids, the runny nose or sneezing may come on first. Beyond the usual cuddles, soothing words, and all-around TLC, try these tactics to make her feel better:

▪️Give your child lots of liquids such as water or juice. Warm decaffeinated tea may also help ease the tickle that sets off the cough. But if your child refuses to drink, cool Popsicles may tempt her — and they can also soothe a sore throat.
▪️Run a cool-mist humidifier in her room at night (a warm humidifier may pose a danger in your child's room if she gets too close to it). This will fill the air with moisture, which will soothe an inflamed, scratchy throat, and it will loosen up the mucus and ease congestion.
▪️Try using nasal drops and a bulb syringe to clear out mucus in the nose.
▪️Don't give your toddler cough or cold medicines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) don't recommend cough and cold meds for young kids. They aren't effective, and what's worse, they can put your toddler at risk for dangerous side effects.

02/17/2019

It’s worth remembering that flat head syndrome is a surprisingly common condition that affects 16 in every 1,000 babies. Parents can reduce flat head syndrome by:

▪️Limiting your baby’s time on their back when they are awake
▪️Use baby memory foam pillow when sleeping.

Other tips from pediatric physiotherapist Rachel Harrington are:

▪️Lay your baby down in a different way, especially if she seems to prefer to hold her head on one side
▪️Change the way your baby lies in her cot each week, this encourages your baby to look around, rather then keep her head in a single position
▪️When you’re out and about, alternate between the pram and carrier to change your baby’s position
▪️Give your baby plenty of tummy time
▪️Don’t be tempted to let your baby stay too long in her bouncer or car seat.

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