Our sensory systems include touch (tactile), sound (auditory), taste (gustatory), smell (olfactory) and sight (visual). When all of these systems are working together and balancing the world around them, children can adapt to daily changes and feel great! But what happens to a child when these systems are not working together? This is what we …
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What’s a parent to do when their usual baby formula is in short supply? Changing any aspects of your infant’s diet can be scary, and with good reason—your baby needs a diet rich in certain nutrients to keep growing strong and healthy. It’s important to be cautious when making any changes to your infant’s diet. …
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In the wake of a tragedy like a mass casualty event at a school, you as the adult loved one responsible for a child or children in your life may be wondering how you can support them and how to explain (or if you should explain) what has happened. Know that you are not alone …
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Sniffles and ear infections are childhood ailments that will be familiar to many, if not most, parents. But sometimes there’s a persistent runny nose that just won’t stop, or an ear infection that comes back around every month. And maybe your child’s words don’t sound quite right when spoken or she has trouble hearing you. …
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If your child has ever experienced a panic attack, both you and they will want to know exactly what caused it and how to prevent such a scary episode in the future. Here are eight things you can do to help if your child has a panic attack. 1. Understand what causes panic attacks in …
If your child’s brain tried to communicate that it had a problem, would anyone notice? In my office, kids’ brains sometimes ask for help by displaying symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). My job is to work with you, the child’s parent or caregiver, to determine whether ADHD is causing the emotional, social and …
Your child has persistent ear infections. She pulls on her ears a lot. She has a runny nose almost all the time. So your doctor recommends surgery to place ventilation tubes in her ears. Should you worry? The first thing to know about ventilation tube surgery, said David Randall Pinkston, MD, an otolaryngologist on the …
Once school gets started, all viral illnesses are in play. Think about it—all those kids touching and playing as kids do, putting their hands all over surfaces in classrooms, sharing toys. Plus, kids aren’t the best at washing their hands and covering their coughs. This makes schools and daycares hotbeds for a lot of contagious …
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Your child has been experiencing persistent ear infections, and you have consulted with your pediatrician or an otolaryngologist. They recommended ventilation tubes (also called ear tubes), which ventilate the middle ear so that infection has a minimal chance of recurring. So, you decided that your child should have the surgery and those little spool-shaped tubes …
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When you make that checklist to get your children back-to-school ready, don’t forget to add the daily commute. Whether your kids board a bus, ride a bike, walk or drive with you to school, follow these tips to keep your family safe. Driving If you hit the road to school by car, here are the …
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