child_bipolar.jpgCan a child be diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Most of what I’ve read says bipolar disorder develops in adults.

Although bipolar disorder usually affects adults, there is substantial evidence that it also can occur in children. Making a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children may be more difficult because its symptoms may be different in children and adolescents than in adults. In addition, some symptoms of bipolar disorder may be initially mistaken as normal mood swings or other psychiatric disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or conduct disorder.

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020childdm_468x307.jpgThis is such a hard issue to find out about, we feel for anyone who has ever had to endure an eating disorder or dealt with a loved one who went through it. While it can be full of agony, you can pick up on many of the symptoms along the way. Listen, we’ll give you a list of the tips, tricks, and methods to learning more about your child’s eating habits in hopes that it helps you in your situation or keeps it from happening all together.

The Sports Athlete

We understand that it’s great to get your children involved in extra curricular activities.

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asthma_kid.jpgMany children with asthma suffer because their disease is poorly controlled, causing sudden attacks and unplanned trips to the doctor’s office or emergency rooms each year, according to a recent national survey.The survey found that asthma interferes with many aspects of family life. Parents worry about allowing their kids to play at someone else’s house or to enjoy vigorous activities. They fear permanent damage to lungs and respiratory system.

Cockroaches may be a major cause of the high level of asthma in children in inner cities, a major national study reports today.

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