When it comes to taking care of little teeth, parents often face an uphill battle. Dentophobia, or the anxiety related to oral care and/or going to the dentist, is common among children and it has risks. In children, it can…
“Soft skills,” such as communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, and problem solving are important to overall success in life and the process of building them begins early in childhood. Children with ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, and learning differences often have challenges…
For many kids with chronic health conditions, a growing number of parents are considering the use of medical marijuana to ease their suffering. Unfortunately, there is limited and questionable data to guide pediatricians and pediatric specialists in managing these requests….
As a pediatrician and mom, I know that vaccines are safe, they work and they save lives. And for the most part, majority of parents believe the same. Still the anti-vaccine movement continues to grow spreading misinformation, doubt and fear…
Does your child struggle with feeding or dressing himself, handwriting, or behaving appropriately? Has your child been diagnosed with Autism? If so, Dr. Candice highly recommends an OT evaluation! She chats with Occupational and Behavior Therapist, Mrs. Amy McGinnis Stango about…
In recognition of Autism Awareness Month-April, Dr. Candice wants to #lightitupblue! And to get started, she invites Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Martine Solages, back to KIDing Around to discuss the disorder. Their chat covers: What is Autism What causes…