Being a parent, you can easily deal with many phases in your child’s life, but there are certain phrases that need the attention of someone rather than a parent, perhaps a therapist. Children can suffer from mental health problems just like anyone else. Children are equally affected and suffer from anxiety and depression like adults….
Tooth health is important, especially for people at a young age who still have developing dental structures. The best way to guarantee optimal tooth health for your kids would be to take them to a dentist regularly. However, it can be a challenge ensuring that you make the most of such a service. Fortunately, here…
One of the primary goals of being a parent or guardian is to equip kids with skills that can empower them to live confidently and independently as they grow older. Their health and well-being are a crucial aspect in their lives that must be prioritized, especially first aid. Children should understand the importance of first…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Tests and exams are fearsome realities of a child’s life in school. Though a certain degree of anxiety is healthy, necessary even, it can be crippling beyond that point. There are children who even get physically sick when exams are near. Let us see what we can do to deal with…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Are you familiar with children or teenagers who display disobedient and defiant behaviour? Of course all children are defiant and disobedient some time, but if a child displays such behaviour most of the time, it could be a case of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Children and teenagers affected by this disorder display…
A lot of parents are concerned about their child’s inability to focus or other behavior issues. However, it is not always easy to make a decision regarding medication. You probably want the best for your kid, so it is important to understand ADHD and the types of medications that can effectively treat the symptoms. Let’s…
Adolescent substance abuse is problematic for several reasons. Teenagers are still developing essential life skills, their identity, their likes, and their dislikes. Many parents are worried about how their teens get addicted to substance use disorder? At what point does substance use truly become problematic? How can parents help their teens to avoid substance use…
It is a big challenge for parents these days to come up with the daily meals for their children. But menu planning can improve their children’s diets, making sure they focus on eating nutritionally balanced meals or snacks that they will love. To top it all off, planned menus can be an efficient way of…
Sleeping is an essential aspect in the growth of your children. It aids in recovery after a long day and it restores their energy for the next day. Optimizing the sleeping habits of your children can be a hefty task if you don’t know where to start. The basics of getting a good night’s sleep…
Is your kid competing for that piping hot cup of coffee you placed on the breakfast table? Does he or she blitz to the front of the line whenever you go to your favorite coffee shop? With experts sounding the alarm bells over the increasing number of youngsters drinking caffeinated beverages, it makes sense to…
Pediatric respiratory illnesses are great challenges to the emergency department. It is one of the most common reasons why parents take kids to the emergency room. Yet, such illnesses are quite common. The upper respiratory system comprises the nose, lungs, throat, and mouth. It is the system through which you breathe in and out life-sustaining…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Teen age is not an easy time, both for the teenagers as well as their parents. What if this turbulent time is even more complicated by a condition such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? How would parents of a teenager with ADHD help him/her to perform well at school, and…
