What is ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex mental health disorder that can affectyour child's success at school and their relationships. The symptoms of ADHD vary and are sometimes difficult to recognize. Many of the individual symptoms of ADHD are normal for children to experience. Evaluating the child under several criteria is necessary to make a diagnosis of ADHD. ADHD is generally diagnosed in children by the time they’re teens. The average

Have you noticed how people love to give advice to pregnant women? Even strangers seem to be experts at predicting what a woman’s labor is going to be like, what gender the baby will be, and how often the parents should pick the baby up. Breastfeeding is no exception. Advice is freely given in the Breastfeeding Department, sometimes by people with very little personal breastfeeding experience. To save yourself a few headaches, learn from others’ mistakes when it comes to nurs

Many facts about food allergies are misunderstood. Here is a list of common misconceptions about food allergies along with the corresponding facts. Myth No.1: Food allergies last a lifetime Though allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish are typically life-long, kids can outgrow allergies to milk, wheat, soy, and egg. Myth No.2: Food allergy is the same as "intolerance" or "sensitivity." There are similarities, for sure. Allergy, intolerance, and sensitivity a

What is my role as the adult in play? The adult provides children with the support, props, time, and space to develop their play. This role involves many dimensions such as when to intervene and when to stand back. The adult takes time to observe, consult, plan, and participate in play. He/she is clear on the great potential for learning that play offers (developing skills and abilities, providing opportunities to co-operate, developing friendships, taking turns, resolving

Often times, families turn to an emergency centre or an emergency department at their nearest local hospital, on weekends or perhaps even during the weekday, when a significant event occurs with their child. Though the emergency centre is the right place for some incidents or ailments, the majority of the time, minor illnesses can and should be treated at a paediatric urgent care facility when your physician’s office is closed and you are not comfortable waiting until the off