Most children get restless, rowdy, or distracted at times. That’s all part of being a kid. But some kids have such trouble paying attention, staying focused, and finishing tasks that it interferes with their schoolwork, home life, and friendships. These difficulties might be signs of a developmental disorder called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. Continue reading “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder”
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child
It is easier to create healthy behaviors when we are young than to try to correct unhealthy behavior when we become adults. Schools and care givers play an important role in teaching healthy habits to the youth of the world. We want them to establish long term and life long healthy patterns. Continue reading “Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child”
When to Suspect Allergies in Children
Some allergies are easy to identify by the pattern of symptoms that invariably follows exposure to a particular substance. But others are more subtle, and may disguise as other conditions. Here are some common clues that could lead you to suspect your child may have an allergy. Continue reading “When to Suspect Allergies in Children”