Dehydration – Signs and Symptoms in Children
June 14, 2025This article was initially published in July of 2022. We are revisiting it now with a few small updates. Summer is in full swing across the country, and the next few months will be a constant reminder of the harsh temperatures we often see during this time of year. With increased heat comes increased sweating and increased loss of fluids from the body. This loss of fluid leads to dehydration if it is not replaced through drinking. Combine these increased losses with active, busy children who do not think about taking the time to stop and drink fluids regularly, and…
Helmet Safety – Protecting the Brain at All Ages
Ask any medical specialist what the most important organ in the body is, and they will inevitably try to convince you it is the organ they specialize in. We all have our favorite part of the body, whether it is…
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…
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…
Combating Misinformation
We live in a world with information readily available at our fingertips, more than any other time in history. With computers and smart phones questions can be answered within a few minutes, if not less. Explanations and details and advice…
Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal
This article was originally posted in November 2020. Given the increased amount of questions and concerns we have been seeing in clinic recently, I felt it was important to revisit this topic this week. Vaccinations are arguably one of the…
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Children -Ways to Help SAD Kids
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a common disorder in both older children and adults. It is not simply “winter blues” that is experienced by many as the days become darker and colder, but an actual mental health diagnosis. It…
New Year, New Outlook for Families
As the year comes to a close, many people take a closer look at their life and set goals for the future. Whether you call these New Year’s resolutions or goals for the future, deciding to change a part of…
Respiratory Syncytial Virus – Old Problem, New Solutions
This article was originally posted last fall. I thought it would be good to update and repost it, as there have been some big changes in the world of RSV since then. Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, has long been…
