Why does it seem like your child’s temperament is different than that of your other children? All children are born with a unique way that they see or approach the world around them. This is called their temperament. Some children are laid back and quiet, while others are feisty and active. Temperament varies from child [...]
Is your child complaining of chills, a stiff neck, and a fever? Although you can mistake these symptoms for the flu or other common medical conditions, there might be a problem with their tonsils. Bacteria or a virus might be the culprit. Infections can happen at any age, but we see it mostly in children [...]
Your child appears to be tired and irritable all the time. They don’t seem as active as other children and just want to be held all day. In time, you notice their face looks paler than normal. What is going on with them? Can it be anemia? Anemia in young children can be hard to [...]
It probably breaks your heart every time your child cries or throws a tantrum when you leave. You may even feel guilty, but separation anxiety is actually quite normal after a child turns one. It just shows that your child has a healthy attachment to you. Eventually, your child will have to learn to be [...]
Did you know your child’s brain produces a million connections every second from infancy to three years old? How your baby’s brain develops depends on three key factors: their relationships, experiences, and the environment. Environmental factors from the air they breathe to the foods they eat can impact how their brain develops. Young children also [...]
As if you didn’t have enough on your plate already! After the struggles of breastfeeding, potty training, and running after you child, you now have a new challenge to take on. How do you stop a child from biting their nails? Nail biting not only ruins the nails, it can also be unpleasant to watch. [...]
Regular health visits and check-ups will help general practitioners stay on top of their patients' health history, as well as discover new or worsening systems as they arise and before it’s too late. It may be straightforward enough to schedule our own annual exam or make an appointment when we aren’t feeling our best, but [...]
What’s the difference, can it be prevented, and what are the symptoms? Per the National Diabetes Statistic Report, 210,000 children and adolescents younger than 20 years old—or 25 per 10,000 US youths— has diagnosed diabetes. Of those, 187,000 had type 1 diabetes. And that number continues to grow in the United States. For instance, between [...]
Signs you have parental burnout and how to combat it When kids are overwhelmed with school stress, it isn’t always easy for parents to put on a brave face, especially when you as a parent are busy yourself. Daily distractions are normal: work, school, healthcare appointments, keeping up with your social life, and managing household [...]
Common nutrients in veggies and ways you can sneakily add them to your everyday meals We’ve all heard “eat your veggies!” or “don’t forget about your greens!” before. But not many of us take into account just how beneficial they are for our everyday diets. Veggies are brain food and vitamin powerhouses. Because there are [...]
