Category: Health
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How do you know if your child has ADHD?
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What are the symptoms of ADHD? I wish there was a blood test or a specific list of predictable symptoms of ADHD that doctors could refer to, but unfortunately, there is not. For us, there were several things that lead to the diagnosis of our son. It wasn’t because he…
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8 Steps to Good Dental Health
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Your smile is one of the first things that other people notice about you. Keep your smile looking bright and beautiful by maintaining proper dental health. Here are eight ways that you can keep your teeth and mouth healthy. 1. Proper Brushing FREQUENCY To keep your teeth clean and your…
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Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
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Guest Post In a world where kids are expected to be more grown-up than ever, it’s no surprise that many of them struggled to sleep the same way that their parents do. Kids are more stressed than ever these days, with school starting very early in the morning and after-school…
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Steps to Help Your Child Heal After a Traumatic Experience
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This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. I’ve previously written about the current public health crisis impacting children around the world. Toxic stress stems from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events in a child’s life, such as physical, mental…
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Coping Strategies for Teens with Anxiety
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Most teenagers experience some degree of anxiety in their lives. It could be due to many things such as life changes like moving or changing schools, real or perceived pressure to do well in school or in extra-curriculars, conflict with peers or due to trauma or health issues. These instances…
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The Period Pack: What to Give a Tween Girl
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You’ve had the talk. The school has done their part to educate kids about puberty and what is going to happen to their bodies. Now it’s time to ensure your tween girl has the supplies she needs for her first period. If your daughter is easily embarrassed or prefers her…
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Helping your Child Heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences
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This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness, but opinions expressed are my own. There is a public health crisis happening in America and around the world. More children are growing up with chronic health issues such as asthma and diabetes.…
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Mindfulness for Moms
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Now that my kids are older, I don’t experience the same overwhelming desire for a little peace and quiet that I used to (see moms, it does get better!). However, teenagers and tweens bring their own set of challenges that often takes over the minds of parents. It may appear…
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Understanding the Zika Virus
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With the cooler weather in the north comes trips to warmer locales, where it is the rainy season. While travel planning can be exhaustive, ensuring that you stay healthy during and after your trip is always a concern. If you are of child bearing age, the Zika virus is one…
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Recognizing Factors That Impact Your Child’s Mental Health
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This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. As a parent of four children, I know all about helping children navigate the stresses of life. There are regular challenges that kids need to learn to work through, such as disagreements with…