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  • What’s Causing Your Child’s Severe Headaches? It Could Be Occipital Neuralgia

    If your child is having persistent headaches with pain they describe as shooting, stabbing or like an electric shock, it’s time to see a doctor. Although its symptoms might mimic migraines and other types of headaches, occipital neuralgia might be the cause.  

  • Can an Injection that Smooths Wrinkles Also Treat Serious Childhood Conditions?

    You may think that botulinum toxin, most commonly known by brand name Botox, is only used to smooth wrinkles and improve your appearance. But it also can treat some serious childhood conditions, such as cerebral palsy. And promising new therapies for children continue to be discovered.

  • Developmental Disabilities: Your Child’s Milestones Matter

     

  • How To Help Your Sensitive Child Thrive

    If your child seems to cry more than usual, even over seemingly minor issues, they may be wired genetically to be extra sensitive. Highly sensitive children are more responsive to their environment, intensely perceptive and can get overwhelmed easily. Parenting your highly sensitive child is different than parenting other children, and it begins with seeing this sensitivity as a gift.

  • Childhood Vaccinations: Everything You Need To Know

    Vaccines help keep your child healthy and safe from serious diseases. They also protect your family and keep your community healthier for everyone. This is especially true for the frailest among us, such as babies, sick kids and adults, and the elderly.

  • How Much Is Too Much Protein for Your Child?

    There is such a thing as too much protein — and it can be dangerous for your child. With the popularity of protein shakes and supplements, it’s important for parents to understand how to monitor protein intake and choose the best sources of this essential nutrient.

  • Does Your Child Have a Mental Health Disorder? Preventing Parental Burnout

    If your child is suffering with depression, anxiety or another mental health disorder, it affects your life, too. From advocating for your child to managing how it impacts their home and social life, it can be overwhelming and lead to parental burnout.

  • Think Your Child Is Depressed? It Could Be Something Else

    Children face more pressure than ever before to perform well in school and sports, to hold down jobs and family responsibilities, and to have social lives. It’s no surprise they sometimes feel overwhelmed. Unfortunately, stress is a part of our daily lives, but you can help your child learn to cope with it. You also can recognize and manage your role in adding pressure to your kids.

  • Why Is My Child Having Accidents After Being Toilet-Trained?

    If your school-age child begins having wetting accidents after being toilet-trained for at least six months, you may be concerned — and rightfully so. The good news is that most bladder control problems in children are not serious and can be treated with behavior modification. Catching these issues early makes it easier to break the dysfunctional habits.

  • Costochondritis: Chest Pain That Feels Like a Heart Attack

    Although it is exceedingly rare for teens to have heart attacks, it is not uncommon for them to have chest pain. That can be really scary for you and your child. But when the cause of the sharp pain is costochondritis, you can rest easy knowing that your child does not have a dangerous condition.