February 2023 CHRONIC EXERCISE FOR CORE SYMPTOMS AND EXECUTIVE FUNCION IN ADHD: A META-ANALYSIS by Huan Huang, B.D.. et al. Has answered a much debated question in the management of patients with ADHD. Parents are justifiably always pursuing a management modality outside of medication to help control the signs and symptoms of primary […]
Read More →September 2022 SLEEP DURATION AND KINDERGARTEN ADJUSTMENT By Douglas M. Teti, PhD, et al.PEDIATRICS, Vol. 150, Nu. 2, August 2022, pg. 46 It is no surprise reading this article that promotes 10 hours of sleep for any kinder child. Despite this there are a number of children attending kindergarten who essentially are sleep […]
Read More →June 2022 The January 2022 issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics publication GROUND ROUNDS had several nuggets that parents should be aware of if they want to be informed. INFLUENZA ANTIVIRAL THERAPY AND LENGTH OF HOSPITALIZATION On page three the authors Campbell, AP, et al point out the use of influenza […]
Read More →An article appeared in the Los Angeles Times of 04-14-21, entitled “How American Parents Have Been Doing It All Wrong” by Robin Abcarian. It made me think about the pitfalls of parenting. Ms. Abcarian outlined many thoughts that are very relevant to these COVID-19 times. It forced me to ponder those parental activities that […]
Read More →My child is so nervous before taking an examination. But when he takes a stimulant before, the grades come out much better. Should this be a problem? It has been clearly shown that the use of stimulants by non-ADD college age and high-school students does not enhance academic achievement. The person who abuses […]
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