Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics, Author at Parenting Pod

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Guide (ODD)

December 12, 2018
/ By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics

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

December 9, 2018
/ By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics

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)

December 5, 2018
/ By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics

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

October 17, 2018
/ By Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics

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