Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development as a child transitions from childhood to adulthood. During this time, your child undergoes physical and psychological changes. Adolescents often Read More
Managing Mental Health Disorders in Children
Mental health disorders are not limited to adults. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 1 in 6 children in the United States have a mental health disorder – that is a Read More
Preparing for Scheduled Immunizations for Children
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunizations are important for children of all ages. For infants and young children, CDC recommended vaccines help protect against Read More
How Do You Promote Adolescent Health?
Adolescence is a time of major physical, psychological, and social change. It is the period between the ages of 10 to 19. Adolescents have unique needs that must be met in order for them to thrive. Read More
Why Is Adolescent Health Important?
As adults, we all know how challenging the transition from adolescence to adulthood can be. We also know, in retrospect, that how healthy we were when we were young partially dictates how healthy we Read More
Physical Exam: Getting Your Child Ready for School
If you are helping your child get ready for the next school year, this includes purchasing school supplies, finding new clothes, and scheduling your child for their school physical exam. Physical Read More
Emerging Adolescent Health Concerns
Adolescence is a roller-coaster ride for both the parent and the child. It is essentially a time when a child’s brain goes through what is known as a “remodeling process,” in which they begin to think Read More
How To Treat A Child’s Wart
Warts are skin growths that are a result of a viral infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). An underdeveloped immune system and close contact with anyone with warts can cause you to catch Read More
5 Quick Tips for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Mental health encompasses cognitive, emotional, psychological, behavioral, and social well-being. For many different reasons, mental health can take a turn for the worse. Mental health issues do not Read More