Have you wondered if your child may have ADHD? Read on to learn how to spot the symptoms, get a diagnosis, and find helpful resources.
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Back-to-school time usually means a visit with the pediatrician for many school-age children. Completed sports forms and school physicals are necessary for participation and school enrollment and allow doctors an…
By Renee Mercer, RN, MSN, CPNP & Founder of BedwettingStore.com The development of urinary control is a maturational process. Everyone is born wetting the bed. As children grow and develop,…
Psychologist Shares 3 Therapeutic Activities by Serena Wieder, Ph.D. Most children learn in infancy that they can grab a familiar treat and put it in their mouth, and the good…
Did you know that more than half a million people each year suffer from home or yard work-related eye injuries? To some people, gardening is fun and to others just…
Remember when it seemed like every other kid on the block was having his tonsils removed? Lots of adults recall being promised ice cream after the procedure and then, sadly,…
These days, there’s nothing most kids like better than hanging out in the family room playing video games, sitting in front of the computer, texting with friends, or playing with…
About a year ago, Ryan Fresco and a group of ninth graders were moving a lacrosse goal across a practice field. In a freak accident, the goal fell on Ryan,…
It’s a lesson best learned young. Michaela is part of a group from Albert Hill Middle School in Richmond who participated in a recent program run by First Things First…
There’s a reason the phrase soft as a baby’s bottom is used to describe the smoothest, softest skin any of us will ever have. Aging brings skin changes, and despite…
You’ve packed your bags for spring break, printed your tickets, and found someone to look after the dog. You even remembered to buy new sunscreen. But did you remember your…
When should you bring your feverish child to a healthcare provider? Here’s what parents need to know about fevers.
