Postedby:Sydney Ward, PsyD
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Alana Leever, PsyD on Mar 06, 2026
Living with a pediatric rheumatic condition affects more than just joints — it can impact sleep, school, emotions and daily life. Learn how psychology is woven into a pediatric rheumatology program to help children and families cope, build resilience and support overall well-being.
Wondering if your child needs food allergy testing “just to be sure”? Learn the difference between allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, what tests can and can’t tell you, and when an allergist evaluation is most helpful.
Liver transplant can offer children with complex metabolic disorders a safer, more stable future. From reducing life‑threatening metabolic crises to easing strict dietary restrictions, families may find new hope and predictability through specialized care. Learn how our multidisciplinary team supports children with conditions like urea cycle disorders, MSUD, organic acidemias and glycogen storage diseases—every step of the way.
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Sports are about enhancing self-esteem, learning to work within a team structure, and exercise. Whether kids play varsity or are on traveling teams or just play in their back yard, at the end of the day isn’t the point to have fun and implement healthy habits? Read More
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in a variety of foods can help reduce the risk of repeated exposure to contaminants, while also providing essential nutrients for overall health. Read More
Instead of relying solely upon the internet to help answer all of your health questions, consider using that as a starting point for conversations with your (or your child’s) personal doctor. Read More
The full moon.
Some said it had the power to turn a sleeping human into a ferocious wolf-like creature—if the poor soul drank rainwater out of a wolf’s footprint before falling asleep outside on certain cloudless summer nights. Read More
Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. This can be accomplished by learning about what to look out for, talking openly with kids, and acting quickly if you think something is wrong. Read More
Thrush and certain kinds of diaper rash can be caused by the overgrowth of a common yeast known as Candida. These infections can be treated easily and there are things that you can do to help prevent them from happening. Read More
Nothing is scarier than a teen driver. Or is it a driver using their cellphone on the highway? Or someone balancing food on their lap and barely a hand on the wheel while they simultaneously try to eat, not spill, and operate a vehicle? Read More
The reality is that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and the attention and treatment we give to one area will naturally influence our health in the other. Read More
