Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder? Oppositional Defiant Disorder is characterized by a set of behaviors that are often negative, disrespectful, disobedient or hostile. These sets of behavior traits often [...]
The Colic Survival Guide
All babies cry. Crying is the main way that a baby communicates her needs before she starts to use language. If baby is hungry, tired, sick, uncomfortable, or has [...]
Asthma in Children
Mel Hendrickson and Kelsey Rinzel Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways. In children, it is the leading cause of emergency room visits, hospitalizations and missed [...]
Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning is an important piece of a child’s development. Many parents think of development in terms of a child learning to talk, walk, and become more [...]
Beware of Too Many Gummy Vitamins
Shaped like cartoon characters or baby animals, gummy multivitamins are one way to make sure a child gets vitamins and minerals. They taste good and fill the nutrition gaps [...]
Car Seat Safety
It is estimated that only 1 in 10 car seats are installed correctly. We all want our children to be safe when riding in the car, but choosing the [...]
How to Help Babies Learn Through Their Senses
Our five senses - vision, hearing, smell, touch and taste - help us learn about and move through our world. But, did you know there are two more senses [...]
Childhood Ear Infections
What is an ear infection? An ear infection happens when the Eustachian tube, the passage connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, becomes blocked. When this [...]
What You Should Know About Tube Feedings
Reviewed by Melissa Hendrickson, RN and Director of Health Services at Penfield Children's Center. What is a feeding tube? A temporary or removable feeding tube is a small, soft, [...]
Effective Stress Management for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Everyone has sources of stress in their lives. Parents of children with special needs have a completely different list of stressors that can impact them. Are they making the [...]