Depression is a serious mental health problem that doesn’t just affect adults. It also affects children and young people. The condition typically causes a persistent feeling of sadness and low mood, and a disinterest in activities that used to be enjoyable. Teenage depression influences how a child feels, thinks, and behaves, and it can lead
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How to Spot the Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Children
Mental illness can happen to anyone, from adults to young children and adolescents. If you have kids, you know that sometimes you might be “too close” to a situation to see it for what it is. So, how would you know whether your child is just dealing with normal childhood emotions, or whether they are
Read MoreBreastfeeding and Exercise: What’s the Deal?
If you’re a new mom and have concerns about resuming your exercise post-delivery, you are not alone. Many women have doubts, concerns, and questions regarding exercise during breastfeeding. Will exercise affect milk supply? Will it change the taste of breast milk? Will exercise affect the baby? These are the most common concerns of almost every
Read MoreAnger Management: Why Are Kids So Moody?
Like adults, most kids can get moody or angry at times. Although feelings such as these are normal and considered healthy emotions, many children can find it difficult to understand the difference between angry feelings and aggressive behavior. Helping your child learn healthy ways to deal with anger can make a big difference to their
Read MoreADD/ADHD and Sibling Relationships
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions that can cause a number of symptoms, including difficulty holding attention, poor working memory, and disorganization. These conditions can also have a significant effect on the family dynamics, including problems within sibling relationships. ADHD is a disorder often identified during childhood.
Read MoreVaccinations for Babies and Children
Children are particularly vulnerable to infections because their immune systems haven’t developed fully yet. As people get older, they are naturally exposed to more and more germs, so their bodies develop greater immunity over the years. It is, therefore, best to get children vaccinated for various severe diseases as soon as they are eligible per
Read MoreCommon Symptoms of COVID-19 in Children
COVID-19 can develop in any one—even children. While experts previously believed that the disease mostly spared the pediatric population, there have already been studies and statistics that prove otherwise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there had been 271 COVID-related deaths among children 5 to 17 years of age and 120
Read MoreA Newborn’s First Physical Exam: What to Expect
Whether you are in the home stretch of your pregnancy or have just given birth, you most probably agree that nothing is more exhilarating than anticipating your baby’s “firsts”: their first cry, first smile, first coo, among many others. However, there’s one other “first” that you need to anticipate, and this is highly essential for
Read MoreHow Long to Have Your Child See a Pediatrician
Central to the fruition of your goal to have your child live a healthy, happy, and productive life is to build a good relationship with the person responsible for their health care—their pediatrician. But how long should your child see their pediatrician, and when is it time to switch to an adult physician? Let’s find
Read MoreThe Importance of a Physical Exam for Your Child
Regular wellness checks and physical exams are a key part of your child’s overall health and development. Not only do they help to make sure your child is healthy and growing well, both physically and emotionally, but they also help to identify any health concerns early on. Child wellness checks and physicals are best carried
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