Recognizing Seasonal Affective Disorder in Kids
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that appears at the same time each year, typically as winter approaches. Oftentimes, we talk about SAD in relation to adults, but in truth, children and adolescents can experience this as well. A person with SAD may start to show symptoms when daylight hours are shorter, […]
Recognizing Signs of Anxiety in Toddlers
Anxiety is not reserved exclusively for parents. Toddlers can feel stressed out too, but toddler anxiety is often misinterpreted as something else. You might think your little one is just tired or has a belly ache, but it’s possible stress is the cause of those symptoms. So it’s important to recognize when your child is […]
Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
Children and adolescents spend so much of their time outdoors. That’s why seasonal allergies can be truly disruptive and create a real imbalance in your child’s daily health and wellness. Because your child’s immune system mistakenly sees allergens (pollen, ragweed, mold, grass, etc.) as a danger, the body releases antibodies that attack the allergens and […]
5 Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity in Children
Gluten is a kind of protein that is found in grains like wheat, rye, and barley. It is often found in foods that use these ingredients, but it can also be found in medicines, vitamins, and supplements that use small amounts of these ingredients. Gluten intolerance, also called gluten sensitivity, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or non-celiac […]
