Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Email | | More This week I sit down with Dr. Stephen Porges, a Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at…
Winter break brings a welcome pause from school routines, but it can also lead to a sharp increase in screen time for many children. Shorter days, colder weather, and extra free time often mean more hours spent on tablets, phones, gaming systems, and televisions. While screens can be part of a balanced break, setting healthy…
The administrative team explains the importance of updating your insurance every year. The Importance of Updating Your Insurance Information Every New Year A new year brings fresh starts, new goals and a reset for many insurance plans. If your health insurance runs on a calendar-year cycle, January marks the point when deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and…
Why do babies cry? In short, infants cry to communicate. Remember, babies cannot talk. They can’t even smile back at you until around six weeks of age. Dr. Kardos recently welcomed her first grandbaby into the world, so we revisit our baby posts with a fresh eye. Here…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Email | RSS | More Review of Chapter 2 of Beyond Behaviorsby Mona Delahooke, PhD “Social behavior and the capacity to manage challenge are dependent on the neural regulation of physiological state.” S. PorgesTop Down or Bottom Up? “Before We Respond to Behavior, We Need to Understand…
A child’s first dental visit is a big milestone, both for parents and children. Many children experience anxiety about visiting the dentist, but with preparation, you can help your child feel confident, comfortable, and even excited about their appointment. A positive first experience sets the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health. In this…
A Santa sighting at Stanford Children’s confirms these babies are officially on the nice list The census at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was high ahead of the holidays, with several patients scheduled for discharge. For the infants and children spending the coming days in the hospital, Santa offered reassurance during a recent appearance that…
At PCC, 2025 was a year of unwavering trust in a time of constant change. You trusted us to deliver software and services that empower you to deliver the best pediatric care to children. We trusted you to tell us what your practice most needed to continue to thrive, clinically and financially. Here at PCC,…
Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan Sultán, an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. The more frequently teens used cannabis, the more likely they were to report emotional distress and other social and academic problems. “While previous studies have focused on the effects…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Email | | More Today on Dr. M’s Women and Children First, we’re joined by Dr. Sam Yanuck, a clinician-educator who has spent more than three decades translating immunology from the bench to the bedside. Dr. Yanuck has been in private practice since 1992 and is the…