Brentwood Pediatrics

As you plan your Halloween celebrations and trick or treating with the kids this weekend, one thing to be careful about is avoiding a food allergy scare. Some Halloween treats can contain ingredients that kids are allergic to and cause a severe reaction as a result. Here are some tips to avoid a medical emergency as you celebrate. "Always read the ingredient label on any treat your child receives. Many popular Halloween candies contain some of the most common allergens, such... as peanuts or tree nuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat. Be aware that even if they are not listed on the ingredient label, candies (both chocolate and non-chocolate) are at high risk of containing trace amounts of common allergy triggers, because factories often produce many different products." #pediatrics #pediatrician #parentingtips #halloween

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As you plan Halloween this year with the family, here are more tips to ensure a safe and healthy Halloween for your children! "Always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home and get flashlights with batteries for everyone. If Halloween doesn't start until after dark where you live and you have younger children, check with your town or park district for Halloween activities offered earlier in the day." #pediatrics #pediatrician #halloween

For #ADHDAwarenessMonth, we recommend reading this article for tips on the best diet and nutrition strategies that can help with improving cognition, mood, memory, and behavior. For questions and concerns about your child's ADHD management and nutrition, you can schedule a visit at our office. "The quality of your food affects how your brain and body work. Try to eat high-quality food, and be careful with calories. Impulsivity leads many people diagnosed with ADHD to eat the wrong things too often. In fact, impulsivity is associated with unhealthy weight gain, which has been shown to be bad for the brain. Eat only high-quality calories." #pediatrics #pediatrician #ADHD

Wondering how to celebrate Halloween with the family while staying safe from COVID-19? Here are tips on how to have a fun but safe Halloween this year. "Try to stick with outdoor trick-or-treating in small groups. The virus is much less likely to spread outside than in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Keeping a safe distance from others outside your household is another good way to reduce risk. Make sure your children know to avoid large groups of kids clustering at doorsteps or anywhere else the goodies are being handed out." #pediatrics #pediatrician #halloween