April is Autism Awareness Month. Though it’s likely we all know someone who has this diagnosis, we don’t all know what it means. Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by repetitive
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Eating Disorders in Children and Teens
People with eating disorders have disordered relationships about food. These relationships can make it difficult to function properly and often lead to more health problems down the line. Children and
Read more »Gratitude is Contagious
Recent studies bear out what we’ve always known – the happiest, most fulfilled people are those with a deep sense of gratitude in their lives. Those with the deepest sense
Read more »Tips for Halloween Safety
Halloween is an exciting time of year—especially for children. However, the fun of dressing up and going trick-or-treating brings some concerns for parents. With a few simple safety tips, Halloween
Read more »Teens and Alcohol
By Dr. Elizabeth Triggs To write this entry, I consulted nine young adults ages 18 – 30 (my nieces and nephews) to add first person experience to this article. Not
Read more »Twists, Sprains, and Breaks: What to Do If Your Child Gets Hurt
Whether caused by a simple slip and fall in your backyard or a major wipe-out during a sports game, children are particularly vulnerable to sustaining all sorts of injuries. The
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