Aromatherapy and Diffuser Use
Aromatherapy with essential oils has been rapidly gaining in popularity over the past few years. We will discuss other methods of using essential oils at another time, but today we will focus on the diffusion of these substances into the…
ADHD in Children – An Overview
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a mental health disorder that is common among school-aged children. It results in higher than normal activity levels, difficulty controlling impulses, and poor attention spans. This causes difficulty in school, at home, and…
Tiny Dangers: Magnets and Button Batteries
Everyone knows that children put things in their mouths. Food, fingers, toys, dirt, coins, plants…ALL OF THE THINGS. Young children explore the world through their mouths. Older children may be curious or have oral fixations. Anything that is small enough…
Nutrition Recommendations: Vitamins A & E
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 to maintain with picky eaters, hopefully…
Reading With Your Child
If I really concentrate, I can still recite most of “But Not the Hippopotamus” by Sandra Boynton. That fun, brightly colored board book was a favorite of both of my children when they were tiny, and was read over and…
Depression in Children- More Than Just Sadness
Depression and other mental health issues in children and teens have become increasingly common in our country. Compounding this problem is the level of difficultly to obtain the help patients need from mental health professionals. The focus of today’s article…
Strep Throat – More Than Just a “Sore Throat”
Kids get sore throats for many reasons – irritation from post-nasal drainage, allergies, abrasions from sharp foods, viral infections, and bacterial infections. Most of these are self-limited. They cause pain and discomfort for few to several days, but go away…
Nutrition Recommendations: Vitamin C
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…
