Some of us may be a little tired of feeling scared during 2020 and with Halloween fast-approaching, not know how to handle the holiday. Others may want to utilize it as a time for fun, make-believe and community building. Especially those with children! Kids have been majorly impacted by this virus and their feelings of loss are at a high. So how do ...
Autumn is quickly approaching and I don’t think anyone would argue with the sentiment that it has been quite an interesting year so far. There’s a joke floating among the recesses of the internet claiming that March 2020 has been the longest month in existence. With various strategies kept in place, hopefully most people have been able to appreciate the passing of the ...
As we all know, back to school season is in full swing and this year more than ever, it feels more daunting and complex…but it doesn’t have to be! It’s not uncommon to have some anxieties and reservations about what to do with their children this academic year. Making the decision to opt for virtual learning can be bittersweet; on the one hand, ...
Adolescant obesity is when a 2-19 year old person has a body mass index (BMI) at or above the 95th percentile per the CDC sex-specific BMI-for-age growth charts. BMI is one value used to define weight status by comparing your height to weight ratio to others. However, BMI is best used with other measuremeants since it does not take into account things like muscle mass, bone density and hydration status, which could result in a falsely high BMI. Research ...
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COVID-19-related school closures have affected over 1.5 billion children around the world. Concern has been raised about adverse mental health consequences of social isolation, lack of access to usual therapies and activities, and family stress related to finances and illness. Many parents — seeing their children experiencing anxiety, sadness and behavior challenges — are wondering how all of this will affect kids in the ...
Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd. It’s a time when people wear blue and rock their multi-colored puzzle pieces in order to bring attention to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, what it means and the many shapes it can take. The goal of the day is to help improve the quality of life for people with ASD by educating others and ...
October is ADHD Awareness month. Merriam-Webster defines awareness as knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists. Most of us can acknowledge that something is happening or exists because we can see it, feel it, smell it, hear it or taste it with at least one of our five senses. But Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, also referred to as ...
Childhood obesity is considered to be a major public health problem because of the recent increase of obesity in children. There are steps that families, providers and communities can take to support healthy growth in children and work to decrease the rate of childhood obesity. Parents are encouraged to be aware of their children’s growth as well as provide healthy meals and be ...
It’s the summer between high school graduation and freshman year in college and your young adult has passed the test. They have done everything required to earn their high school diploma. They are headed to college and the mad dash begins to get X-Long Twin sheet, towels, toiletries, books, supplies, a backpack and clothes, but what about the non-tangible items? Mental health is ...
Suicide tends to be a taboo subject, and can be scary to talk about. Suicide in teens can be an even more difficult topic to broach. It is, however, important if you have teens of your own or work with adolescents to be aware of the signs of suicidality in teenagers and know what you can do if you notice these signs.
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