ADHD: an epidemic?

DEAR DR.PAUL: I keep hearing all kinds of things about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and medication issues. It seems that more children have ADHD today. Is there a true ADHD epidemic? PEDIATRICIAN DR.PAUL Answers: You ask a very popular Read More …

Growth and Development

During infancy and childhood, there are many important physical and developmental changes that take place, especially in the first year of life. Studies have shown that in healthy full-term children, “developmental milestones” are generally always achieved within certain age ranges. Read More …

Childhood Illness and Conditions

As a pediatrician and a father, I know that childhood illnesses can be a tremendous source of stress for parents. Often, a lot of this stress is related to the parent’s lack of understanding about their child’s illness, and the Read More …