Migraines in Children
Headaches are a common phenomenon in children (one we will discuss in detail at a later time), and have several different causes. A migraine, however, is different from a simple headache. What is a migraine? Migraine headaches are intense, often…
Teaching Responsibility: Age-Based Expectations
As children grow through various stages of development, they gain the ability to become responsible for a larger variety of tasks. Even young toddlers can be taught to put toys away in a bucket. The skill of gaining responsibility will…
Play Therapy – Counseling for Young Children
Unfortunately, traumatic and socially disruptive events affect children – even young children – just like they affect adults. The medical term for this is Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, and there is growing evidence that ACEs can lead to harmful…
Encourage Your Child To Be Active This Summer
Summertime = fun! School is out, and children tend to have more flexibility in how they spend the day. The weather is usually more conducive to spending time outside, and for children this can translate into hours of active free…
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…
Keeping Kids Safe – Open Water Safety Tips
It’s May, which means the temperatures are rising, the sun is (usually) shining, and water activities are ramping up. From now until Labor Day – or longer, depending on where you live – families will flock to water as a…
Pet-Related Infections
The first reaction of most Pediatricians when they see the picture above is an exclamation of “Salmonella!” It was certainly my reaction when my son asked for a turtle for his birthday this year. The Jackson household includes a menagerie…
Acne – The Bane of Teenager Existence
Very few teenagers are exempt from the burden of acne. In fact, acne affects up to 85% of teenagers to some degree. It can be a simple nuisance, or it can be more significant and lead to permanent scarring and…
