Psychiatrists General psychiatrists are physicians (MDs or DOs) who have gone to medical school for 4 years and then have had 4 years of...
Healthy Living
Just Breathe: The Importance of Meditation Breaks for Kids
Our kids’ brains are tired, and children of all ages really need opportunities where they can take time out each day “unplugged” to relax...
Hurricanes & Floods: Taking Care of Your Children and Yourself
By: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP & Scott Needle, MD, FAAP After a hurricane or flood from other causes, families face a variety of challenges....
How to Talk to Your Children after an Act of Terrorism
Article Body After an act of terrorism, one of the most important steps you can take is to help your children express their feelings...
How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine
By: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what is happening,...
How to Talk About Mental Health With Your Child and Their Pediatrician
By Jeffrey D. Shahidullah, PhD & Rebecca A. Baum, MD, FAAP Children, teens and families are navigating difficult times. Sometimes it can be hard...
How Families Can Cope with Relocation Stress After a Disaster
Unplanned evacuations during a disaster can cause great stress on a community and on the individuals in that community. First Steps of Recovery Recovering...
Helping Children Handle Stress
As children reach their school-age years, they may experience pressure from a number of sources. These may be from within children themselves, as well...
Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child
Anxiety and depression are on the rise in kids as young as 3 years old. Today, children and teens are dealing with stressors that most parents...
Everybody Gets Mad: Helping Your Child Cope with Conflict
Article Body Help Children Act Calm Let them know that it takes more courage to walk away from a fight than to stay and...
When to Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 
When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services 
What to Expect if Your Child is Admitted to the Hospital 
What to Expect When You Call 911