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A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Medication Vacations

Medication can be a vital asset for many children and young adults diagnosed with ADHD, assisting in emotional regulation, impulse control, academic experience, social interaction, etc. However, some patients may...

Published on July 18, 2024

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Red Dye 40: A Pediatrician’s Perspective

In recent years, concerns about the effects of food additives, particularly Red Dye 40, have prompted many parents to scrutinize labels more closely. Red Dye 40, a synthetic color additive...

Published on April 29, 2024

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Parenting The Spectrum: Understanding Neurodivergence

In today’s connected world, it’s more important than ever to work towards understanding each other. Understanding neurodiversity helps us to better engage and relate to one another and empowers parents...

Published on April 22, 2024

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Healing is a Process: Injury Recovery Advice

When our kids get hurt, all we want to do is shield them from further harm and make them better. We also worry about the time they will take to...

Published on April 15, 2024

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Exam Stress: Management and Support

Pop quiz! Think back to your school days – were you the kid who dreaded these words? Or did you get excited at the prospect of testing out your skills...

Published on April 8, 2024

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Positive Behavior Management

Behavior management is likely one of the most difficult aspects of parenting. Helping our children make wise choices may sometimes involve conflict, and whether it’s about self-regulation or morality, we...

Published on April 5, 2024

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My Child Fell and Hit Their Head; Now What?

If you have a child, and they have a head – chances are good that at some point before they reach adulthood, they will fall and bump it. Although this...

Published on March 18, 2024

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Anxiety in Children

As our children experience the ups and downs of growing up, they often face moments that stir up feelings of worry and anxiety. Whether it’s dealing with school pressures, making...

Published on March 8, 2024

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Dressing Children for the Weather – Without the Argument

There’s something pure and exciting about the first smells of spring, isn’t there? The changing of the seasons is a lovely time. It can also cause some trouble for parents...

Published on March 5, 2024

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Positive Mindset Development in Children

As parents, we want to shield our children from all the hurt they may encounter. Unfortunately, life is full of obstacles, and things may not always go their way. In...

Published on February 26, 2024

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4 Tips For Fostering Lifelong Heart Health in Kids

As Julie Andrews sings in “The Sound of Music,” — “let’s start at the very beginning. A very good place to start. A long and healthy life begins in childhood....

Published on February 19, 2024