Autism Spectrum Disorder – An Overview
Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is a developmental disability that affects about 1 in 54 children. The number of children diagnosed with ASD has been growing over the past few decades, a fact that has spurred much debate regarding the…
Heat-Related Illness in Young Athletes
It’s nearing the end of summer, which means high school sports will begin intensive practicing if they haven’t already. Unfortunately, the heat of the summer is still present and strenuous physical activity during this time can cause significant physical illness.…
Resilience – The Importance of Preparing Your Child for Life
Ask a thousand parents, and not one of them will tell you they want to raise a child into an adult incapable of self-sufficiency. We all want our children to thrive as adults – to be happy, successful, beneficial members…
Nutrition Recommendations: B Vitamins and Folate
We continue a multi-part series on nutrition this week, specifically regarding vitamins and minerals. These dietary elements are a very important part of your child’s growth, and while a varied diet can be difficult with picky eaters, hopefully this series…
Celebrating July 4th Safely – A Closer Look at Fireworks
Our nation’s birthday celebration is a time for summer fun with family. Children play in sprinklers and have watermelon seed spitting contests, families attend parades and sporting events. And to cap it all off, there are fireworks. The availability of…
Eating Disorders in Teens
Eating disorders are more well known than they used to be, but there are still many misconceptions surrounding them. There are several types of eating disorders that demonstrate symptoms in different ways, which we will discuss today. It is important…
1 year “blogiversary”
Has it really been a year already? The idea for this blog began several years ago, after hearing multiple parents say, “I know I shouldn’t have, but I looked on Google…” I would cringe every time, and half-jokingly say, “No…
Nutrition Recommendations: Vitamin K
We continue a multi-part series on nutrition this week, specifically regarding vitamins and minerals. These dietary elements are a very important part of your child’s growth, and while a varied diet can be difficult with picky eaters, hopefully this series…
