Strange Sleep – Parasomnias of Childhood
Parasomnias are bizarre or strange behaviors, movements, or emotions that occur during sleep. They are a common part of growing up, with most people experiencing some type of parasomnia during childhood, but are usually outgrown prior to adulthood. They can…
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…
Sports Clearance Exams for Young Athletes
Youth participation in sports is growing in popularity, and for good reason. Studies show that children who participate in sports benefit in physical, emotional, and social ways, including: Motor skills – involvement in sports promotes improvements in coordination and acquiring…
Jaundice
Physicians are trained to look for visible signs of illness. These can be physical deformities, stereotypical facial characteristics, skin changes, and a multitude of others. Today, we discuss jaundice, a very noticeable physical manifestation of disease. What is jaundice? Jaundice…
Celebrating July 4th Safely – A Closer Look at Fireworks
Our nation’s birthday celebration is a time for summer fun with family. Children play in sprinklers and have watermelon seed spitting contests, families attend parades and sporting events. And to cap it all off, there are fireworks. The availability of…
Dehydration – Signs and Symptoms in Children
This 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…
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…
