Tips to Support Healthy Mental & Emotional Development in Your Child
Children and teens, and their families, are facing a lot of stress and challenges to mental wellness. Is it possible to prevent mental health problems and help kids be resilient during tough times? Yes! Parents and caregivers have powerful tools to help their children thrive, no matter what life throws their way. Positive experiences and […]
July 24, 2024
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How to Remove a Tick
If you see a small brown bug attached to your child’s skin, it may be a tick. A wood tick (dog tick) is the size of an apple seed. A deer tick is the size of a poppy seed or pinhead. After feeding on blood, ticks can swell to triple their size and are easier […]
July 10, 2024
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Can Children & Teens Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD was once seen as something that only combat veterans and war refugees might struggle with. But new research shows that people of all ages can experience PTSD, even young children. Kids may develop PTSD in response to any one-time or repeated traumas that threaten their sense of safety and security. This could be a […]
June 26, 2024
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Sickle Cell Disease: Information for Parents
Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. Children with sickle cell disease experience episodes of severe pain and ongoing medical challenges. Early and ongoing medical care and treatment can minimize complications and help children with the disorder lead full and active lives. Learn about promising treatments approved for […]
June 19, 2024
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Migraine Headaches in Children & Teens
Roughly 39 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. While they most often strike adults, many children also experience intense, throbbing headaches and other symptoms of migraines. Read on for helpful information about the signs, symptoms and causes of migraines and how to help children and teens dealing with them. What is the […]
June 12, 2024
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infections: What Parents Need to Know
June is National Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month and many people have never heard of this common virus! Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that is part of the family of herpes viruses. It is responsible for the most common infection at birth- known as a “congenital infection”- in the United States. How does CMV affect children? […]
June 5, 2024
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