This week the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement in response to President Trump’s executive order on immigration. We are reprinting their statement in full below: AAP Statement on Protecting Immigrant Children 1/25/2017 by: Fernando Stein, MD, FAAP, President, American Academy of Pediatrics "The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to protect the health and well-being of all children—no matter where they or their parents were born. Following today's immigration-focused Executive Orders signed by President Donald Trump, the Academy underscores continued commitment to our mission and reiterates our support for immigrant children and their families. "Immigrant families are our neighbors, they are part of every community, and they are our patients. The Executive Orders signed today are harmful to immigrant children and families throughout our country. Many of the children who will be most affected are the victims of unspeakable violence and ...
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Have a picky eater?
HealthyChildren.org has a FREE parent webinar to help you combat picky eating and even prevent it before it starts: The 10 Rules of Picky-Free Parenting Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Time: 2 pm Central The host of the webinar is pediatrician and registered dietician Natalie Digate Muth. She is a mother of two, and author of the new book The Picky Eater Project: 6 Weeks to Happier, Healthier Family Mealtimes . Register today at www.HealthyChildren.org . Attendance is limited. On the other spectrum for parents who are struggling with their child’s weight and eating habits, we have nutrition consults available with our nurse practitioners. They are here to help families set nutrition goals that can help your child attain a healthy weight. Follow up visits will help keep them on course and help them take control and have better nutrition . There’s so much more they will derive…a few things that come to mind are feelings of empowerment, hi...