Child neglect is the most common form of abuse and neglect. In 2020, neglect was the reason for half of the children who were the subject of a child protection plan or on a child protection register in the UK. The CDC estimates that at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child neglect in the … Read more
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a common behavioral disorder affecting children and adolescents. Studies suggest that up to 16% of children between the ages of 4 and 18 meet the criteria for ODD, often causing significant challenges for parents, teachers, and caregivers. These challenges can involve daily struggles with frequent arguments, defiance of authority, and … Read more
A major meta-analysis published in 2018 (The Prevalence of Unwanted Online Sexual Exposure and Solicitation Among Youth: A Meta-Analysis:) found an average prevalence rate of 20.3% for unwanted online sexual exposure and 11.5% for online sexual solicitation. According to another study, Save the Children Hong Kong released a 2022 study indicating that 40% of teenagers … Read more
Do I have seasonal allergies? Spring allergies are the most common as trees, flowers, and weeds grow and pollenating bees are busy. Fall is the second common allergy season, with different plants blooming and molds are more active. People who are allergic to the spring and fall pollens also tend to be sensitive to indoor … Read more
According to a study, roughly 4% of children and adolescents in the United States experience separation anxiety disorder (SAD) at some point in their lives. Preteens with SAD experience excessive and persistent fear or distress when separated from their parents, caregivers, or other attachment figures. This can interfere with their normal development, social relationships, and academic performance. To … Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 10 middle and high school students (3.08 million) had used a tobacco product during the past 30 days in 2022. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that 90% of adult smokers started smoking before the age of 18. Did you … Read more
Do I have a symptoms of diabetes? A person with diabetes has too much glucose (sugar) in the blood and not enough in the body’s cells. The symptoms of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are similar. With Type 1 diabetes, the body stops producing insulin, creating high glucose levels, because the insulin producing cells … Read more
According to this study, food allergies can cause various symptoms in children after eating certain foods, such as hives, vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, or swelling. Our Food Allergy Assessment aims to provide answers and peace of mind. By taking just a few minutes to answer some questions, you can gain valuable insight into your child’s potential … Read more
Body image dissatisfaction is quite common, especially among young girls and women. According to one study, 53% of American girls aged 13 are unhappy with their bodies, and this number increases to 78% by the time they reach 17. However, another study found that 45% of Australian girls aged 11-16 are dissatisfied with their body size, … Read more
Recent studies indicate that on average, 50% of children are not ready to start school. This lack of readiness can lead to significant challenges in meeting developmental milestones, impacting both the child and the educational system. To address this, our high school readiness assessment tool offers early detection of potential areas where support is needed. By identifying … Read more