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Oppositional Defiant Disorder Guide (ODD)

Written By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics
On December 12, 2018

Last Updated: December 23, 2018

Have you ever wondered if your child’s misbehavior, defiance, or argumentative personality are normal? Have you ever been concerned that your child’s aggression or temper tantrums are becoming a more

Diet and Supplements for Autism: Examining the Evidence

Written By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics
On December 9, 2018

Last Updated: December 23, 2018

If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you may have found yourself exploring or including dietary and alternative therapies as part of your child’s treatment plan. Families of children

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Written By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics
On December 5, 2018

Last Updated: December 6, 2018

What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating, and often chronic, mental health disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic event. PTSD affects people of all ages, and

Prevent PTSD: 11 Things To Do If Your Child Has Been Through Trauma

Written By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics
On October 17, 2018

Medically reviewed by Kim Langdon M.D.

Last Updated: April 24, 2019

Knowing that your child has gone through a traumatic event is arguably one of the most stressful, devastating, and overwhelming things a parent can experience. And yet, since parents serve as a child’s