February 12, 2018Anxiety is the most common mental health symptom experienced by children and adolescents. Researchers estimate that the prevalence of anxiety…
January 2, 2018When dealing with the stresses of raising a child with special needs, the last thing you need is some ridiculous…
April 17, 2017There is a growing concern that chemicals found in children’s environments may negatively influence their social and emotional development. A…
March 31, 2017A new study has found that an alarming number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are prescribed high-risk…
March 22, 2017Childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), are relatively…- April 5, 2016New Medicaid data shows that antipsychotic use may dramatically increase the risk for diabetes in some children. The largest study…
March 17, 2016Recent research shows that use of certain types of antidepressants during pregnancy raises the child’s risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder.…
February 9, 2016Sleep problems caused by stimulant medications commonly used to treat ADHD could negate the benefits of these drugs. It’s estimated…
November 18, 2015New research shows that children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are two-and-a-half-times more likely to have chronic gastrointestinal (GI)…
September 1, 2015Fatty acids are essential for brain development and support many functions throughout the body. In particular, Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA…
