It is with great sadness and much deliberation that WFPA announces our decision to no longer round on newborn babies at Rex Healthcare or WakeMed, effective January 1, 2023. Seeing couples become parents and meeting their newborn baby for the first time has always brought so much joy to the physicians at WFPA. We will… Continue Reading
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A Guide To Disordered Eating In Children
Healthy eating is a primal component of your child’s health, growth, and development. It also supports better energy levels, boosts mood, grows muscles, and even protects the heart. Regardless of the proven benefits of eating, there has been a notable rise in eating disorders, most presently seen in adolescent girls. Several different disordered eating habits… Continue Reading
What Is Sensory Processing Disorder In Children?
The American Academy of Family Physicians defines sensory processing disorder (SPD) as a condition that affects how a child’s brain processes information, also known as stimuli. This disorder interferes with a child’s ability to process and then act on information received by sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. The severity of sensory processing disorder greatly… Continue Reading
The Importance of Positive Attention In A Child’s Development
Positive attention can be empowering for anyone, regardless of age. But did you know that it can play a significant role in your child’s development? Positive attention may help to reduce behavior problems in your child as well as increase feelings of love, security, and confidence. As the parent, this is your chance to show… Continue Reading
4 Reasons To Get Your Flu Shot In 2022
As the summer ends, the days get cooler, and your child returns to school, flu season starts to rear its ugly head. The flu in children often presents itself with a high fever, body aches, nonproductive cough, sore throat, and severe fatigue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that children six months or… Continue Reading
Helping A Child Who Has OCD: A Guide
Did you know more than half a million children in the United States suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? This disorder often revolves around compulsions, rituals, and reassurance-seeking behaviors in an attempt to get rid of or reduce the anxiety associated with a certain obsession. As a parent, you may naturally want to comfort your child.… Continue Reading
5 Tips For Surviving The “Terrible Twos”
The dreaded term and irritating remark– the “terrible twos.” According to Healthline, this stage of toddlerhood is when your child is learning to walk, talk, have opinions, experience emotions, and begin to understand how to share and take turns. Although trying, this is a normal developmental phase that often results in tantrums and defiant behavior.… Continue Reading
Mask Update / Actualizar de máscaras
We are excited to announce beginning September 1, 2022 Masks will be OPTIONAL for our patients, visitors, and staff while at both of our locations. Masks are NOT OPTIONAL if you have any of the following symptoms: FEVER, CHILLS, COUGH, TROUBLE BREATHING, FATIGUE, ACHES, HEADACHE, LOSS OF TASTE OR SMELL, SORE THROAT, CONGESTION, RUNNY NOSE, NAUSEA, VOMITING OR DIARRHEA You will need… Continue Reading
Managing ADHD In Your Child
Parenting an ADHD child can be exhausting and frustrating. The demands of managing this disorder can test your patience and put a strain on your relationship with your child. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6.1 million American children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Managing ADHD is difficult, but with all of… Continue Reading
Discussing Mental Health With Children
As a parent, having a happy and healthy child is indispensable. Yet, in an unabashed world filled with unforeseen circumstances leaving a lasting imprint on the world, it is important to make your child aware and equipped to handle real-life issues. Anxiety, stress, and negative emotions are at the forefront of an array of mental… Continue Reading
