Posts by Dr. Eileen Shi
Managing ADHD: How to Help Your Child Focus
Many children and especially those with ADHD struggle with focus in class and completing homework assignments and tasks at home. They may start one task, then completely forget about it or the task may never get addressed due to procrastination and lack of follow-through. The good news is, without medication, there are several key ways…
Read MoreWhat is your child’s ideal weight?
More than ever, we are seeing a growing upward trend in the number of kids who are overweight or obese. How do you know if your child is overweight or at an unhealthy weight?
Read MoreMeal Guidelines for Growing Children: Understanding Red, Yellow, and Green Foods
To help your children grow at a healthy weight, your first task is seemingly the easiest. That is to cross off the word “diet” from your vocabulary. The best thing we can teach our children about food and their bodies is to foster a healthy relationship with eating and body image. The term “dieting” is…
Read MoreWeight Management for Kids: Tips for Weight Loss
Obesity in children has been increasing continuously over the years. It continues to be a big challenge to many families as children spend more time at home from virtual school, more time in front of a computer, TV, or smartphone screen, eating larger portions, and playing outside less frequently. Weight gain and obesity are sensitive…
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