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Caffeine Overdose: Why This Stimulant Isn't Safe for Kids
The recent death of a 16-year-old boy from a caffeine overdose is both horrible and terrifying, and is just the tip of a very large iceberg. Many adolescents suffer from caffeine toxicity which can manifest itself in nervousness, tremor, rapid heart rate, mild dehydration, low potassium levels, and
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Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Advice from Former NICU Parents
I still remember the first time I walked into the NICU. It was hours after the birth of my twin girls – 15 weeks too soon. The NICU was loud and unfamiliar.
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Cystic Fibrosis: Diagnosis, Treatment and a Team Approach
When most people hear “cystic fibrosis” (CF) they think of a lung disease, if they know what CF is at all. While CF is a pulmonary disease, it also impacts other systems of the body. In fact, CF was discovered as a disease involving the gastrointestinal (GI) system.
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Hip Dysplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
For parents, a diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) brings a wide range of emotions and responses. Parents want to understand not only the condition, but what the future holds for their child after diagnosis.
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Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Identifying Risks and Management
Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin, preventing the uptake of glucose by the body’s cells. Blood glucose becomes elevated and symptoms such as increased thirst, increased urination, increased appetite, nighttime urination or new-onset
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Teaching Your Kids About Kindness: Don't Miss the Mark
Ask your kids this question – “Am I teaching you to be kind?” Parents may be surprised to hear their children may not think so. And with the current news and world landscape, kindness is more important than ever.
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Underproduction of Breast Milk: How to Increase Your Supply
How much is “enough” breast milk? The answer is not a number, because it is different for each mother. “Enough” is the volume needed to feed your baby.
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Is Social Media Making Your Kid Depressed?
A recent study identified a correlation between the increased amount of time teens spend using electronic devices and increased symptoms of depression. The study does not prove that increased screen time causes increased symptoms of depression, but does indicate that there may be a link between the two.
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Overproduction of Breast Milk: Can Anything Be Done?
Women with too much milk may have just as many problems as women who don’t have enough and they might feel just as guilty about their supply, but for different reasons. These women shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.
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Shoulder Pain and Injuries in Volleyball Athletes
Whether your volleyball athlete is just starting their season or has been training year-round, shoulder pain is not normal and can hinder an athlete’s performance.