Raising kids is a tough job! These parenting assessments are designed to help parents recognize potential medical conditions or behavior problems as early as possible so you have the best chance of getting the right kind of help as early as possible. Choose an age group and look at the common conditions or behaviors that generally affect children at that age.
Inhalant abuse, the intentional inhalation of fumes or vapors to get high, is a concerning issue among children and teenagers. It’s estimated that 1 in 11 8th graders have misused inhalants in the past year, highlighting its alarming prevalence. These substances, often readily available in everyday household items like paints, markers, and cleaning fluids, pose … Read more
According to the American Brain Tumor Association, about 4,600 children and adolescents are diagnosed with primary brain tumors each year in the United States. Primary brain tumors start in the brain and generally do not spread outside the brain tissue. Brain tumors can affect children of any age, gender, or ethnicity and can cause serious physical, cognitive, and … Read more
According to this study, childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately 1 to 4% of children. As a parent, you’re constantly attuned to your child’s well-being. But what if the seemingly innocent sound of their snoring is a sign of something more concerning? Gain insight into your child’s sleep health with our Childhood Obstructive Sleep … Read more
According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in the United States was 19.7% in 2017-2020, which is more than three times higher than the 5.5% rate in 1976-1980. However, the rate of increase has slowed down in recent years, and there is some evidence of a decline among … Read more
Did you know that physical child abuse affects millions of children worldwide, with long-lasting consequences on their physical and mental health? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 3 in 4 children – or 300 million children – aged 2–4 years regularly suffer physical punishment and/or psychological violence at the hands of parents and caregivers. Physical … Read more
According to this study, Sexual child abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor, or exposing a child to sexual materials or situations. It can occur in any setting and often involves someone the child knows and trusts. Sexual child abuse can have severe and long-lasting impacts on the physical, psychological, … Read more
Millions of people experience the common cold and flu each year. While both are respiratory illnesses, they can feel quite different. According to the CDC, the flu has resulted in an estimated 9.3 million to 41 million illnesses annually between 2010 and 2023. Another source from the CDC suggests that on average, about 8% of … Read more
Does my child have asthma? Chronic asthma is the most common long-term children’s disease, affecting about 1-2% of children. Some people only display one symptom such as coughing or wheezing after exercise, or persistent coughing at night. Although these one symptom cases may not be chronic asthma, 15-20% of all children will have non-chronic asthma … Read more
According to this study, some children may have bipolar disorder, a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and day-to-day functioning. Exploring these questions can lead to a better understanding of how to identify and address this complex mental health condition in children. Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents Bipolar … Read more
Research has shown that SBS is a significant cause of death or serious neurological injury in infants. Approximately one-third of severely shaken infants subsequently die, and survivors may develop conditions such as cerebral palsy, blindness, and epilepsy. Our Shaken Baby Syndrome Assessment Tool is designed with caregivers in mind. This tool is dedicated to aiding … Read more