ADHD cases on the rise
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the incidence of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has risen 41 percent...
Articles by Craig Collison, MD
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Deciding whether to treat at home or take to the doctor
Should you treat your child’s illness at home or take them to the pediatrician? Parents often wrestle with this big question. The following will provide some guidelines to help answer this qu...
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Our region takes strides against child abuse and neglect
Child abuse and neglect is a significant issue in our culture, bringing physical and emotional damage to children and their families. This abuse was brought to the forefront locally as news broke w...
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Top 5 unsafe things in a child's home
A child’s home is supposed to be a safe place, away from all the dangers of this world. Unfortunately, the home can also be a dangerous place if parents don’t take the necessary precaut...
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Is playing video games affecting your child’s health?
Over the past 30 years, video games have been a popular form of entertainment for both children and adults. But in terms of development, many parents want to know if video games are negatively affe...
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Is whooping cough something I should still be concerned that my child could contract?
With the success of whooping cough vaccines, many people assume that these types of outbreaks no longer occur; however, the reality is that whooping cough is highly contagious and remains one of th...
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Is your child too sick to go to school?
How can you determine if your child is too sick to go to school? Parents have always had this dilemma: Do you send your child to school knowing he may infect everyone around him or keep him home an...
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How can parents tell if their child has a broken bone or just a sprain?
Unless you are blessed with the powers of Superman and his X-ray vision, you won't be able to determine whether an injury to your child involves a broken bone or if it is just a sprain. That being...
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Safe, healthy, and stress-free flying with young children
Planning and Preparation If you are thinking about going on a trip that will include young children and airline flights, it is crucial to plan ahead to make the trip as stress-free as possible. You...