Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Anxiety and depression are on the rise in kids as young as 3 years old. Today, children and teens are dealing with stressors that most parents never imagined. Over the past few years, they’ve had to adjust to ever-changing routines and expectations at home, at school and in their in-person and online interactions. It has become even […]
May 3, 2023
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Understanding Autism in Children
April is National Autism Awareness Month! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can affect a child’s social skills, communication and behavior. Because most children on the autism spectrum will sit, crawl and walk on time, you may not notice delays in social and communication skills right in the first year of life. Looking back, […]
April 5, 2023
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Melatonin for Children
Melatonin has become a popular solution for insomnia in adults and children alike. It can be prescribed by a doctor, but it has become readily available in many forms over-the-counter and a quick solution for parents with restless children. But the use of melatonin for sleep is frequently misunderstood. How can you be sure you’re […]
February 8, 2023
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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children & Teens
The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun way to do this! It is important to set healthy goals with kids – and to be realistic about those goals. Kids also love having something to work […]
December 28, 2022
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Teaching Strategies for ADHD Learning Hurdles
Executive function (EF) deficits are commonly mistaken for — and exacerbated by — ADHD symptoms. The reverse is also true, making EF and ADHD inextricably linked yet also distinct. To address a student’s challenges with reading comprehension and other academic skills, teachers and parents must first understand their origins and then follow these 3 steps to help […]
November 30, 2022
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Restless Leg Syndrome in Children: A Common Cause of Insomnia
Restless leg syndrome in children is surprisingly common, but is frequently missed. If your child is fidgety or has leg pain around bedtime and problems settling down, it’s worth considering this condition. Sleep doctors get restless leg syndrome too When I was a kid, my parents used to avoid giving me Coca-Cola after lunch. Not because they were overly […]
October 19, 2022
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