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Cellphones have become an extended part of our bodies in recent years. The ability to be connected and constantly updated has been capturing more and more of our attention. But when it leads to distracted parenting, studies have shown this can hurt the development of infants and young children, especially regarding their ability to process pleasure or happiness. Distracted Parents Affect Development of Babies Babies need reliable and consistent attention from their parental figures in order ... [Read More]
Teens and Adolescents
At What Age Does My Child Stop Going to a Pediatrician
One day you stepped into the pediatrician's office with your child for the very first visit. The next thing you know, they may be too old to be visiting a pediatrician anymore. You have probably wondered what is the right age when your child can (or should) switch from a pediatrician to an adult physician. Young adults have different medical needs than a child, and they are susceptible to different conditions. From coping with hormonal changes to counseling about birth ... [Read More]
Why Do Schools Require Physicals?
Students aren’t the only things that thrive in a school environment. So do germs. Some common infectious diseases like the cold, flu and meningitis are passed from person to person very easily through close quarters. All it takes is a cough or sneeze and a whole bus full of kids; a classroom or cafeteria is exposed. There’s only so much that can be done to prevent illnesses in a school environment, but school district and state officials are attempting to do what they can. Physical examinations ... [Read More]
Summer Sports and Preventing Injuries
Summer spells release after a long winter. People are more active and want to live and play outside as much as possible. This eagerness often results in jumping back into sports and athletics in full swing, without taking the time to redress the de-conditioning of winter. This behavior seasonally results in higher numbers of summer sports injuries. According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 2 million people every year suffer sports-related injuries. HHS data shows ... [Read More]
10 Common Illnesses Kids Pick Up in School
A schoolroom can be a breeding ground for childhood illnesses. The classrooms are clean and orderly, but placing twenty children in a room increases the opportunity for sickness to spread. All it takes is one child arriving to school with symptoms of illness, and before you know it, your child who left home healthy steps off the school bus with a fever. Below are 10 common illnesses that kids might pick up in school. Chicken Pox Chickenpox is a childhood disease that’s nearly been e ... [Read More]
