According to the American Psychiatric Association, 5% of American children have ADHD. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), that number is almost 11% in children ages 4
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Posts Categorized: Overall Health
Is My Child’s Back-to-School Anxiety Normal?
Change brings anxiety for many people. For children, a new school year means one transition after another. Whether they’re attending school for the first time or returning for another year,
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Back to School: Helping Kids Settle Into Routine
School will be in session again before you know it. Whether your kids are excited to return to school or dread the end of summer, it’s vital to prepare now.
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Summer Heat Safety Tips
Follow these tips to keep your family safe in the summer heat. Check the Back Seat Any parent or caregiver can forget a child is in the back seat of
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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
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Summer Reading: GHPA Doctors Share Their Favorite Childhood Books
Whether it’s a required book for the new school year, a book while relaxing at the beach, or a fun book to pass the time, reading is an important part
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