Dr. Joel E. Lavine, a tenured Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University, continues his prestigious and productive career in the field of Pediatrics. His unique perspectives have granted him a strong understanding of the field, so much so that he continues to innovate and expand on many … [Read more...]
Is a Life Coach Needed for Kids?
Happy children, full of self-confidence, have more future prospects… 'I can't'….. 'I don't dare'…. Every child feels insecure from time to time. It only becomes difficult if your child starts to avoid certain situations, prefers to stay at home or does not dare to say 'no' for the fear that he no … [Read more...]
Autism Assessments: Detecting Girls With Potential ASD
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most trained professionals can diagnose autism spectrum disorder in two-year-olds and other preschool-age children using measures such as the (CARS™2) Childhood Autism Rating Scale™ and others. Many children do not receive an … [Read more...]
Why Play is Important for Children’s Mental Health
Playing is such an essential part of life no matter what our age, and while we do seem to get a lot more time to do it when we are younger, it is crucial that that time is taken advantage of. The need to play is an innate motivation, though it is demonstrated through thousands of different … [Read more...]
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Autism?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that is commonly used in the treatment of autism. It may be used at home, in schools, and in Action Behavior centers to teach autistic children how to behave properly. ABA was first invented back in the 1960s by a psychologist called Dr. … [Read more...]
A First-Time Parent’s Guide to Children’s Oral Health
Are you concerned about your children's oral health? As a first-time parent, you might be worried about all the aspects of your kid's oral health. You might wonder about finding the best pediatric dentistry options. You might also wonder how to instill discipline in your children so that they … [Read more...]
7 Early Signs That Your Child Has Special Needs
In the United States, approximately 12.8 percent of children age 18 and younger have special needs. This includes conditions like autism, Asperger's, and down syndrome. For children with special needs, the sooner they can be diagnosed by a medical professional, the easier it is for them to get … [Read more...]
Tips for a Healthier Family
Keep your family and yourself happy and healthy. These tips make it (almost) as fun as vacation. 1. Pre-make the meal choices. Food decisions need to be made by you, the parent, at the supermarket. Fill your cupboards with junky foods and you end up saying no all night. Fill them with … [Read more...]
Raising Lean Children in a Super-Sized World
Everything around us is super-sized these days. And that includes what our kids eat - and most of which is unhealthy. The portions of snacks are huge, sugary candy is dirt cheap, packages of chips have gotten bigger and our kids don't think twice before emptying a complete pack of chocolates or … [Read more...]
A Parent’s Guide To Managing Psoriasis
If your child is suffering from psoriasis, you could notice different changes in their symptoms that are determined by the weather and the season. Factors such as humidity levels, temperature shifts, and exposure to sunlight can affect your child's skin. More so, you might observe that several … [Read more...]