Breastfeeding-Lots of Benefits!

by | Aug 23, 2016 | GKI Blog, Updates

Breastfeeding is a very broad topic that has been rigorously researched in the United States as well as throughout the world. In today’s post we will anchor our discussion around the current US statistical information and the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby,...

More About the Impact of Media on Kids

by | Aug 9, 2016 | GKI Blog, Updates

In our last blog, we discussed the negative impact of technology and use of electronic devices in promoting bonding and attachment, learning, and school readiness. Today, we will expand on this topic by exploring the specific developmental and health consequences...

The Challenge of Kids, Learning, and Technology

by | Jul 26, 2016 | GKI Blog, Updates

There’s no denying that technology has enhanced our lives in many ways, however it also brings with it certain challenges.  Unfortunately, parenting has not escaped those challenges that accompany our ever-changing technological world.  In today’s blog, we will...

Lead Exposure…. What Are the Risks?

by | Jul 12, 2016 | GKI Blog, Updates

Despite improvements in environmental policies, lead exposure prevention programs and implementation of surveillance systems at local and state health departments, lead poisoning remains one of the top childhood environmental health problems. According to The U.S....

Strategies for Staying on Top of Documentation

by | Jun 28, 2016 | GKI Blog, Updates

Today’s blog is devoted to Documentation –  one of the most important tasks of our day-to-day responsibilities.  Each of us takes on this task with different attitudes, feelings, and even with varying levels of personal commitment and accountability.  Those variations...

Good Nutrition for Toddlers……Food for Thought

by | Jun 14, 2016 | GKI Blog, Updates

As parents, we worry when our children don’t seem to have a good appetite. But have you noticed that there are other times when they are very hungry and eat a lot?  Toddlers’ appetites change from day to day. This week’s topic is Nutrition For Toddlers. We will...