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Yik Yak: The Latest App Misused for Cyberbullying
While social media was meant to bring people together in a positive way, some social media apps have made headlines for causing harm as an outlet for cyberbullying and other user abuses. The most...
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Is it Possible to Prevent My Preschooler’s Public Tantrums?
Public meltdowns. Every parent of a preschool-aged child has been through it, some of us more than others. To say that having a preschooler of my own gave me new perspective on this topic, as a...
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How ‘Patiently Made’ Was Born
It was spring of 2013, and it started out like any other second Thursday of the month. The Patient and Family Advisory Council gathered to discuss the usual things, like ways to ensure and enhance the...
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Snoring: Is it Normal in Kids?
The short answer is no. Parents are usually surprised to learn in our ENT or Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders Clinic that frequent snoring in children is often concerning. Aside from the brief periods...
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A Mother’s 5 Rules of Target
I am no stranger to public meltdowns. My four-year-old son is highly energetic, independent and let’s face it – a little bold (dare I say wild?). They’re qualities that I love about him, and will...
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Tackling Your Child’s Fear of the Creepy Crawlies
Aside from the obvious signs like the weather changing, I always know it’s spring time by the number of conversations I have with patients about bugs, insects and creepy crawlies. A fear of the creepy...
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7 Tips to Mentally Prepare Your Child for the School Year
Summer is officially winding down and if your child isn’t back to school already, he or she will be soon. Whether your child is excited about the new year or dreading it, back-to-school time is always...
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What To Do When Your Child IS The Bully
The American Justice Department statistics show that 1 out of every 4 kids will be bullied sometime throughout their adolescence. With the consequences of bullying well-documented, this is a sobering...
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Sex and Sexting: Talk About It with Your Kids Early and Often
A recent study published in the Journal of American Academy of Pediatrics found that 20% of the 1,285 middle school students ages 10-15 polled had received a sext (sexually explicit message on a mobile...
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7 Ways Parents Can Help Their Teens Manage Stress
Let’s face it. We’re all stressed, and our teenagers are no exception. With higher expectations to perform better in school, excel in extracurricular activities and community service, and respond to...
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How An Appropriately Timed Meltdown at Disney World Made Us Feel ‘Typical’
“Simba one to Harambe Village, we’re on our way!” says the driver of our safari jeep as we head over the dilapidated looking bridge. My wife and I grab our children, we know the drill. This is our 30th...
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Early Intervention Works: Henry’s Journey with A Speech Delay
As an early childhood educator and mother of two other children, I knew my son, Henry, had at least one developmental delay by age 6 months. He cried and he laughed, but he did not babble. There were...
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The Sleepover Blues: Helping Your Child Overcome Bedwetting
Sleepovers, slumber parties and going away to camp are wonderful childhood memories. However, some children are reluctant to participate in these activities because of the fear that they may wet the...
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Preventing Child Abuse is a Two-Step Process
When the topic of child abuse and neglect makes headlines, it’s usually for all the wrong reasons. That is until April each year when the national conversation surrounding this topic turns to something...
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Tips to Help Your Child or Teen with Depression
If your child or teen has been struggling with depression, you may be understandably worried. I mention “child” because it is not uncommon for a child to be depressed. While it does not happen as often...
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#GreatChildhoods Start with Positive Parenting
All kids deserve great childhoods and all #greatchildhoods begin with great parenting. While no method of parenting is perfect, taking a positive and loving approach from birth is a step in the right...
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Patrick Can Fly: SOAR Program Helps Kids with ASD
We planned our family vacation like most parents do. We scheduled days off work, booked flights, made reservations, bought amusement park tickets, and packed our bags. Unlike most parents, we also...
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Tips to Manage Summertime ADHD Challenges
Kids are jumping for joy because summertime is almost here. While your son or daughter is likely counting down to the last day of school now, it won’t be long before he or she is complaining of boredom...
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Gaining Independence: Jordan’s Journey with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Down...
My daughter, Jordan, is 18 years old and will be attending a post-secondary program in the fall. While this might sound like a typical path some students take, it is an achievement I wasn’t sure she...
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ADHD or Autism: How Are The Signs Different?
Parents of school-age children who have behavioral difficulties in school often wonder: “Does my child have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?”...
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