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At age 6 to 12, school-age children are rapidly developing in height and weight as well as in their language and socio-emotional skills. Here’s what parents need to know to support them during this stage.
You may have noticed your child struggling to do activities that require motor skills and coordination. If your child continues to have difficulty in the typical movements like holding a pencil, kicking a ball, or even tying their own shoelaces, then chances are, they are struggling with dyspraxia. This article will help you understand what […]
Expertly reviewed by • Jun 03, 2022
Having worms in the intestines or what we commonly refer to as bulate sa tyan is a common health problem in children. In fact, it is enough of a public health concern that the Department of Health holds National Deworming Months (January and July) where schools participate in mass deworming. What causes intestinal parasitism? Would […]
Expertly reviewed by • Apr 04, 2022
School-age Children Growth and Development
Many parents wonder what to feed children to increase their height. Is there food to grow taller that when added to the diet will help a child's height grow significantly? When it comes to children's height, doctors and nutritionists consider genetic factors and hormone levels in the body to be the most important contributing factors. In […]
Medically reviewed by • Sep 15, 2022
School-age Children Growth and Development
Is your child ready to join other students in school? The start of a new academic year is just around the corner—and kids surely feel a mix of emotions over going back to school. To get your little one back on track and ready for another year of learning and discoveries, they’ll be needing your […]
Medically reviewed by • Jan 24
School-age Children Growth and Development
You've probably heard about the Singapore Math method from fellow parents, and you wonder to yourself what it really is. Should your child learn it? How does it differ from other math enrichment classes? And is it effective? Singapore has consistently ranked as one of the best in global education ranking, especially in math and science. […]
Medically reviewed by • Jan 31
School-age Children Growth and Development
Participating in a sports activity is more than just winning or losing. There are many life lessons that kids can pick up from playing different types of sports. From being able to work well with others to learning how to work hard to achieve a goal, sports can indeed transform ordinary kids into champions. If your […]
Medically reviewed by • Feb 16
School-age Children Growth and Development
Our children’s safety is our priority as parents. But no matter how much we try to protect our little ones, they will eventually grow up and explore the bigger world. When they are outside, it’s hard to keep a watchful eye over them, making it more challenging to shield them from danger and potential hazards. […]
Medically reviewed by • Feb 23
School-age Children Growth and Development
It’s normal for kids to struggle in school once in a while. Maybe last week they had a problem in grammar, and today they feel that math’s topic is too complicated. It’s also common for them to find one or two subjects more challenging than the rest. But what if they’re generally falling behind in […]
Medically reviewed by • Sep 12, 2022
School-age Children Growth and Development
Parents often take pride in knowing that their children do their best in the activities they pursue. But, sometimes, “doing their best” comes from a place of perfectionism, which experts say can take a toll on their mental health. How do you know when your child is a perfectionist, and what’s the connection between perfectionism […]
Medically reviewed by • Sep 12, 2022
School-age Children Growth and Development
In today’s digital age, things are definitely different than they were years ago. Back then, parents would offer their child a toy to play with, or food to eat to stop crying fits. Now, some devices could be the ticket to tame tantrums. Apart from making use of such as their mode of entertainment, gadgets […]
Medically reviewed by • Sep 12, 2022
School-age Children Growth and Development
How to play? Wrestling, sliding down the stairs, somersaults, tug of war, pillow fights. While these activities result in a messy home and lots of cleaning up to do after, allowing your children to run wild and free at home can actually be good for them. Have you heard about the concept of roughhousing and […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 20, 2022
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Regina Victoria Boyles, MD
Pediatrics
Rubilyn Saldana-Santiago, MD
Pediatrics
