Parents have been asking me a mouth full of questions about an illness called hand, foot, and mouth disease. While commonly associated with younger children, it has begun to show up in teens and young adults as well. When does this happen? Hand, foot, and mouth disease is often seen in the summer in younger […]
We sat down with David Rettew, MD, pediatric psychiatrist, and Logan Hegg, PsyD, pediatric psychologist to discuss digital addiction in youth. What we learned is that digital distraction is not unique to youth. In fact, adults play a significant role in demonstrating good behavior for children to model. What are we talking about? In an age where thumbs are our most useful tools — with […]
Shots aren’t just for kids. Some adults assume they don’t need to worry about vaccinations because they got their shots when they were children. However, some adults were never vaccinated as children, or vaccines that are available today weren’t around when they were growing up. Even if you were fully vaccinated as a child, immunity […]
“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not to join their chaos.” – L.R. Knost The healthcare setting can be a scary and overwhelming place where stress and anxiety tend to hit a peak. Teaching children and families coping skills is one of the several roles that […]
With the fall sports season here, parents have been getting their kicks asking me questions about girls and boys playing sports together. They want to know when coed competition is and is not recommended, particularly in contact sports. Well let me see if I can touch down on this topic. When is it safe for […]
