Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder in which people experience trouble focusing on tasks, controlling their impulses, or sitting still. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 3 to 5 percent of children, meaning at least one child in a class of 25 to 30 students, will have
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Why Your Child Needs a Physical Exam
Routine physical exams are of high significance to keep your child healthy. They focus on your child’s mental and physical development and help to identify potential health concerns at their earliest stages when interventions or treatments are typically most effective. Besides annual physicals, your child may also require other physical exams, such as a sports
Read MoreYearly Checkup for Your Child’s Health: What to Expect
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
Read MoreTop 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,
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