Is your child distractible, impulsive, and falling behind in school? If you consistently see these symptoms, please speak with your pediatrician about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. They can help you sort through the symptoms to see if a referral for further evaluation and treatment is needed. Let’s talk about this behavioral/learning condition and
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What To Do When Your Child is Depressed
Just like adults, it’s natural for children to feel down sometimes. During their developmental years, they may often feel strong emotions of fear and worry. However, if your child is feeling “blue” for a long period of time, it may be more than normal ups and downs. It could be a sign of depression. If
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According to statistics, 1 to 2 in every 100 female teens are struggling with anorexia nervosa, and up to 20 percent of them succumb to conditions related to the eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by extremely low body weight brought on by irrational fear of weight gain and body image distortion. Teens with anorexia
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