Physical health issues can have lasting impacts on a child and their family. MindPsi publishes articles relating to health issues facing children. Including how parents should approach the flu and other illnesses to avoid spreading the flu to other children.

Time for Back to School Check-Ups

As the start of the school year comes, it is time for children and adolescents to get their annual check-ups. Most families make the trip to their pediatrician prior to school to get sports physicals or various vaccinations that schools require. The benefits of annual well-child check-ups go beyond meeting school’s requirements. The check-up is…

Who’s the Boss in the Battle Over Juice?

The mother leaned over her little boy’s crib and asked, “Do you want your juice now? Do you?” The infant smiled and grabbed eagerly at the bottle the mother had offered. He greedily began to drink the juice. His mother smiled but was a bit concerned that her son’s appetite had decreased recently. It seemed…

Looking Out for Siblings of Disabled Children

There are sounds of objects crashing into walls and screaming. The girl hurries out of her room to get her younger brother into his bedroom. She knows she must act quickly to make sure he does not get hurt. The commotion continues for several minutes before it becomes quiet. The girl cautiously comes out of…