16 Best Autism Blogs to Help Understand Autism and Deal With It
By Ahmad Al-Abduljabar, MD
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects the brain. It can be a...
Read more15 Most Popular Parenting Blogs to Follow
By Sejal Desai, MD
Becoming a parent has to be one of the biggest milestones of a person’s life. It can be an exciting,...
Read more10 Common Childhood Infectious Diseases and How to Treat Them
By Powen Hsueh, DO, FAAP, CBS
Human immune systems consist of both innate and adaptive immune systems. (1) Both immune systems are interconnected, and they must...
Read moreAutism Spectrum Disorder: Levels, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
By Powen Hsueh, DO, FAAP, CBS
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1.7% of the population in the United...
Read moreTonsillitis in Children: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Powen Hsueh, DO, FAAP, CBS
The tonsils are embedded in the upper respiratory tract and a component of the immune system. Their main function is...
Read moreHow to Treat Diaper Rash and 4 Tips to Prevent It
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Diaper rash, medically known as diaper dermatitis, is a common skin discomfort that affects babies and children due to constant...
Read moreJuvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Powen Hsueh, DO, FAAP, CBS
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a chronic childhood illness that causes inflammation and pain in...
Read moreFever in Children: How to Reduce It and When to See a Doctor
By Inderbir Padda, MD
A fever is a rise in the body's core temperature, primarily as a physiologic response. A normal body temperature in...
Read moreRingworm in Kids: Ways to Prevent and Treat Them
By Akanksha Shah Sanghvi, MD, Clinical Dermatology
Ringworm, or tinea, is a group of fungal skin infections that are characterized by the appearance of red, circular, itchy...
Read moreBaby Middle Ear Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Powen Hsueh, DO, FAAP, CBS
Ear infections develop due to the overgrowth of viruses or bacteria within the ear cavity. When the infection spreads far...
Read moreChildhood Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
By Powen Hsueh, DO, FAAP, CBS
Childhood asthma is defined as episodic and reversible airway constriction and inflammation in response to a variety of triggers, which...
Read more13 Tips to Take Care of a Newborn Baby
By Powen Hsueh, DO, FAAP, CBS
Having a new baby in the house can be a very exciting and challenging time for any new or seasoned...
Read moreSimple Methods to Help Your Baby Breathe Better
By Nida Badar, MD
A baby develops from a fetus that grows inside the fluid-filled cavity of the mother’s uterus for 9 months and...
Read moreADHD in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage
By Spandana Nallapati, MD
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic and incurable psychiatric condition that usually begins in childhood but can continue well...
Read moreAcid Reflux in Children: What to Eat and What to Avoid
By Vasuki Wijendran, PhD, RDN
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder that occurs when stomach contents frequently flow back up into the...
Read moreTips to Increase Your Child’s Appetite
By Caitlyn Edson, RD
A lot of kids give their parents a hard time when it comes to trying new healthy foods or just...
Read moreAggressive Behavior in Children With Intellectual Disabilities
By Spandana Nallapati, MD
Children with intellectual disabilities have a hard time adjusting to the world, and this inability to cope often makes them...
Read morePositive Ways to Improve Brain Development in Children
By Lea Lis, MD
Everyone knows that children are highly impressionable beings, but this isn’t merely about how quickly they pick up habits but...
Read moreChildren’s Health: 11 Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For
By Mary McAteer, MD
Collaborating with family, friends, and physicians will give parents specific guidelines to help decide if their children’s expressions of symptoms...
Read moreMeasles: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, and Vaccinations
By Nelli Gluzman, DO
Measles, also known as rubeola, results from an infection with a virus belonging to the paramyxovirus family and affects the respiratory system. Measles...
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