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6 Facts About Neurodevelopmental Disorders
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Facts About Neurodevelopmental Disorders

These disorders usually relate to infants and children, as they suggest something has gone awry with the nervous system in the growth stages. However, the symptoms can last well into adulthood or for a patient’s entire life. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), surveys have shown that approximately 15-percent of children aged 3 to […]

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Pay Attention to these 7 Health Problems Mistaken for ADHD
By Jeff Hayward Children

Pay Attention to these 7 Health Problems Mistaken for ADHD

We’ve all heard the term Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in recent years, and for good reason. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ADHD), some states had a diagnosis rate of more than 11-percent among children aged 4 to 17 in the U.S. in 2011. The name of the disorder […]

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Facts About Autism to Talk About During Awareness Month
By Jeff Hayward Children

Facts About Autism to Talk About During Awareness Month

Autism is a wide-spectrum mental disorder that is talked about every day in health circles, but few really know all the facts about it. Research continues to push forward about the possible causes of autism (which can cause some patients to be non-verbal), and some are even challenging whether it’s even something that should be […]

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6 Reasons to Limit your Child’s Time with Technology
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Reasons to Limit your Child’s Time with Technology

In today’s world, it’s almost impossible to avoid computers, tablets and smartphones–unless of course you move off the grid and live out a Swiss Family Robinson type of existence. But let’s be more realistic. While kids will inevitably learn how to use all of the newest gadgets (faster than you will), there are some benefits […]

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6 Ways to Foster Healthy Social Skills in Children
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Ways to Foster Healthy Social Skills in Children

Social skills start developing from the time we’re born, through interacting with our parents. However, as our lives become more complex, so do our social connections and expectations. That’s why it’s important to ensure our children are picking up healthy social habits, which they will likely take into adulthood. It’s not just about how much […]

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