The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has strongly encouraged parents to take their children for routine checkups—and for a number of good reasons. Among these is that regular well-child visits enable a pediatrician to keep tabs on a child’s physical, emotional, and behavioral health as well as determine and take the necessary steps to effectively
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Top 6 Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician During a Child Annual Check-Up
Part of what’s delineated in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ comprehensive health guidelines for well-child care is that parents take their children for a yearly checkup after age 3 all the way until age 21. Your child’s annual check-up isn’t going to be a lot different from their previous ones. It will still include measurements,
Read MoreHow to Help Your Teen Overcome Depression
According to the 2019 statistics on adolescents’ mental health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 teens had experienced feelings of hopelessness or sadness, and roughly 1 in 6 had reported having suicide ideation in the past year. The broad range of socio-personal challenges that adolescents navigate–including bullying, and
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreBullying, Teens/Kids’ Mental Health, and Eating Disorders
Mental health disorders are becoming increasingly common in both children and teenagers. Factors such as stress at home or school, losing a loved one, and bullying can lead to serious problems, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and self-harm. It is believed that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14 and often go
Read MoreADHD in Children: Signs and Treatment Options
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children in the United States. According to statistics, approximately 388,000 children aged 2–5 years; and some 2.4 million children aged 6–11 years are diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD is also deemed the most extensively researched pediatric mental health condition, and yet, there has
Read MoreTips for Parents with Teen Girls Battling Anorexia
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
Read MoreThe Bullying Problem: A Global Issue
All over the world, children face different forms of bullying every day. The United Nations reports that one out of three children worldwide gets bullied at least once a month. More than 50% of adolescents worldwide have suffered some sort of violence at school, while about 10% have experienced cyberbullying. Bullying is a major factor
Read MoreA Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Physical Exam
Your first visit to the pediatrician is stressful, not only for you as the parent but for your child too. But trips to see the pediatrician are necessary to ensure your child’s healthy growth and development. And developing a good rapport with your child’s pediatrician will go a long way toward decreasing the stress level
Read MoreHow to Know Whether Your Teen’s Mental Health Issue Is Temporary
Mental illness is becoming increasingly prevalent among adolescents in the United States. According to statistics, about 1 in 5 teens between ages 12 and 18 struggles with at least one diagnosable mental health condition. Mental health issues in teens often go overlooked or undetected. The main reason being that mental health issues are usually misconstrued
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