Is this child a victim of sexual abuse? Unlike physical abuse, there are often no obvious outward signs of child sexual abuse. However, the long-term emotional and psychological damage of sexual abuse can be devastating to the child. A sexually abused child can develop a number of disturbing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Some sexually abused … Read more
Do I have a simple cold or the flu? Do you have a simple cold or the flu? Why does it matter when you still feel so rotten? There are treatments for the flu that may help you get better faster. Also, if you have the flu, you have probably exposed other people and they … Read more
A person with diabetes has too much glucose (sugar) in the blood and not enough in the body’s cells. The symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are similar. With Type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin, creating high glucose levels, because the insulin-producing cells have been destroyed. In Type 2 diabetes, the … Read more
Am I allergic to certain foods? About 1.5% of adults and up to 6% of children under age 3 in the U.S. (or about 4 million people) have a true food allergy. It usually isn’t a ‘new’ food that causes an allergic reaction. People often develop an allergy to a food he/she has eaten many … Read more
ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. People with ADHD may have difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or being overly active. There are mainly three subtypes of ADHD, let’s discuss them. 1. Predominantly Inattentive Presentation Individuals with this subtype primarily have symptoms of inattention. They may … Read more
Is my child being bullied? Nearly half of all children are bullied at some time during their school years and 10% are bullied on a regular basis. Bullies often choose children who are passive, easily intimidated, or have few friends. Victims are often smaller or younger and have a hard time defending themselves. Bullying interferes … Read more
According to the Mayo Clinic, childhood asthma is a common condition that affects the lungs and airways of children, causing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Childhood asthma can be triggered by various factors, such as infections, allergens, irritants, exercise, and stress. Take our brief assessment to determine if their symptoms are typical or … Read more
Does my child have Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Disorder is one of the most misunderstood disorders in children (may also be called ‘early-onset Bipolar Disorder’). Many children who have Bipolar Disorder are misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), since typical adult Bipolar symptoms are applied to the child. Much more is known now about Bipolar Disorder … Read more
Is my child a bully? The Stop Bullying Now campaign defines bullying as ‘aggressive behavior that is intentional, repeated over time, and involves an imbalance of power or strength. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself’. Also, 15-20% of children who are bullied say they sometimes bully others. … Read more
Does my child have symptoms of a brain tumor? A brain tumor is any growth of abnormal cells or the uncontrolled growth of cells in the brain. The tumor may originate in the brain (primary brain tumor) or spread to the brain from another part of the body. Tumors can directly destroy brain cells or … Read more