Is It Depression or Just Teen Moodiness?
By Yasmine Deol, MD Teenage years are often an emotional rollercoaster. Mood swings, rebellion, and changes in behavior can be part of normal adolescence. However, when do these shifts go […]
Caring for Children with Trauma and Stress in Primary Care
By Saranga Bhalla, DO Traumatic experiences in children and adolescents are common. Almost 50% of American children and adolescents have experienced at least one potentially traumatic event (1). Examples of […]
Advocating for Classroom Needs for Students with Disabilities: Understanding 504 Plans vs. IEPS
By Debra E. Koss, MD Both 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) provide support to students with disabilities but each program has important distinctions. Student advocates, including parents and […]
Motivational Interviewing in Pediatric Primary Care: Trying a Different Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
By Debra E. Koss, MD With the holiday season behind us, we can focus on the opportunities ahead in 2025. This is a time when many of us set New […]
Understanding Disordered Eating
Yasmine Deol, MD Food is essential for life, yet our relationship with it can be complex and personal. Many factors influence how we interact with food and how it shapes […]
Kids and Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?
By Saranga Bhalla, DO If you feel your child is always on their phone, you are not alone. As a child psychiatrist, parents often ask about their child’s electronic device […]
Managing Holiday Stress: A Guide for Families with Children and Teens
By Debra E. Koss, MD The holidays can be a wonderful time of year filled with joy and celebration. It’s a season for gathering with family and friends. It’s a […]
Embracing Diversity: The Essential Role of Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Yasmine Deol, MD According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the United States is becoming increasingly multicultural and diverse with population growth primarily driven by immigration. In New Jersey, the diversity […]
When to Worry About Anxiety in Children
By Debra E. Koss, M.D. Worries are common throughout childhood. For example, toddlers worry about the dark, grade school children worry about starting school, and teens worry about being accepted […]
ADHD in Focus: Shedding Light on the Condition
By Amy De Silva, MD It is quite normal to notice children behaving in a more energetic, hyper, and less attentive manner than adults. Parents may notice certain behaviors like […]