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
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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
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
Common Reasons Your Child Wets The Bed
Bedwetting, also called nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis, is not uncommon in toddlers. According to AACAP, twenty percent of children wet the bed at the age of five. However, continued bedwetting past the toddler stage may be caused by an underlying issue rather than the occasional accident. There are several reasons your child wets the bed,… Continue Reading
Hot Weather Safety for Kids
The hot weather and intense UV rays of the summer are here, and while this is a fun time of the year for many families, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basics of hot weather safety for kids. Both infants and children sweat less than adults, which reduces their ability to cool down, making… Continue Reading
10 Healthy Summer Activities for Kids
While there is a lot of excitement about summer being just around the corner, the amount of free time may have parents wondering about potential healthy summer activities that their families can partake in this season. For many, summer seems like the perfect time to get outdoors, exercise, and be active, but for our next… Continue Reading
6 Healthy Snacks for Kids
There is always that point in the day when the kids are looking for a quick snack. Once they’ve gotten the chance to enjoy it, the fun continues. To ensure your kids are ready to take on the next adventure, it is important to give them snacks to keep them healthy, happy, and satisfied. This… Continue Reading
10 Common Childhood Illnesses
If you are a parent, you probably know the difficulties of dealing with a sick child. While many of these illnesses are unpleasant, luckily they are not usually serious. However, you should know the basics of the most common illnesses your child might get. Continue Reading
The Importance of Play in Child Development
We’ve all heard “All work, no play” but for children, the play can also be the work. During childhood development, the activities that may seem less essential to us can have a big impact on their progress. Taking the time to understand the different meaningful aspects in a child’s day could make their actions even… Continue Reading
