Depression and anxiety are extremely common conditions that affect millions of children in the United States. The CDC estimates 9.4% of children have clinically significant anxiety, and 4.4% of
What is PANDAS? PANDAS stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infection. This condition is characterized by a sudden onset of psychiatric sympto
Have you ever seen a child in your clinic who presents as “a little autistic, but not quite”? Perhaps nine-year-old Anna* makes good eye contact, speaks eloquently, and greets you like a talkative
This article is the second in a three-part series on the prevention tick-borne diseases in children and families. Part I reviews the timing of tick activity, types of ticks, diseases involved, a
This article is the second in a three-part series on the prevention tick-borne diseases in children and families. Part I reviews the timing of tick activity, types of ticks, diseases involved, a
This article is the first in a three-part series on the prevention tick-borne diseases in children and families. This article, part I, goes over the timing of tick activity, types of tick
Could your child have an iron deficiency? Iron deficiency is very common in kids, especially in infants and teen girls. Read on for the signs of iron deficiency, how to test for it, and what you can d