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Baby ear infection symptoms can include signs of irritability, tugging on the ears, an unpleasant smell and discharge coming from the ears, and more. Learn all the signs here. Ear infections are painful and often happen to babies before they even learn how to talk. Fortunately, learning the signs and symptoms of an ear infection …

Pfeiffer syndrome is a genetic disorder that results from mutations in FGFR1 and FGFR2 genes, with the abnormal gene inherited from either parent or the result of a new mutation. Pfeiffer syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the premature fusion of skull bones and abnormally broad and medially deviated thumbs and great toes. This early fusion prevents the skull …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) symptoms often resemble a cold. Learn how to recognize signs of RSV in your baby Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), also called human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) and human orthopneumovirus, causes infections of the respiratory tract.  Almost all babies get RSV at some point before they reach 2 years old. For most healthy babies, symptoms are similar …

ADHD symptoms in kids can be difficult to recognize, especially in preschoolers. Here’s how you can tell if your preschooler has ADHD ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children, often diagnosed in school-aged children over 6 years old. However, it can also be diagnosed in children as young as 3. Of course, it’s normal for preschoolers …

ASD includes a broad spectrum of disorders that affects social skills, speech, movement, learning, cognition, mood and behavior. Rates of autism are increasing dramatically because of increased awareness and screening, better access to healthcare and broadened diagnostic criteria. Let us start by reiterating some facts about autism. Multiple large-scale studies have established, with adequate proof, that vaccines do not cause …

Children are unbelievably intuitive and smart. As they get older, you know if your child is manipulating you if they say hurtful things, are disrespectful, ignore you, refuse to talk to you and do other manipulative things. Children are unbelievably intuitive and smart. As they get older, they learn to gauge your behavior and weakness. They may intentionally or unintentionally …

Drooling becomes noticeable between three to six months of age, which is caused by increased salivation (sialorrhea) that may be due to teething or the baby putting things in the mouth out of curiosity. Babies move through several milestones in the early months of development that include babbling, drooling, and blowing bubbles and raspberries.  Drooling becomes noticeable between three to …

Here are developmental milestones to look for in your 10-year-old daughter Your 10-year-old daughter is in the period of transition. This period presents exciting changes as well as huge challenges as children start to approach adolescence.  At age 10, children are in their preteens where their brains are absorbing information at a rapid pace and can expand their reasoning abilities. …

Here’s what to expect from your 15-year-old daughter during this challenging age At age 15, your daughter is no longer a child, but not an adult yet either. She’s right in the middle of adolescence.  Girls at this stage of development have an increased need for independence and are more self-involved. Peer pressure is also at its peak, and a …

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months. It is even fine to breastfeed your baby until they are two years old if this works for you and your infant. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies should …