By Jannette Rivera, MD All normal children have times when they may appear hyperactive, running around endlessly, yelling and seemingly out of control, and yet, at other times they may seem inattentive and “spaced out”. This may be normal childhood behavior for some, but for others, these behaviors may be so severe that it disrupts [...]

By Jannette Rivera, M.D. As a mother, when I think of my children I can only pray that they will grow up to be God-fearing, well balanced, productive members of society. As a pediatrician, I find that most parents share the same prayer for their children. On a daily basis I address questions such as: [...]

By Jannette Rivera, MD All normal children have times when they may appear hyperactive, running around endlessly, yelling and seemingly out of control, and yet, at other times they may seem inattentive and “spaced out.” This may be normal childhood behavior for some, but for others, these behaviors may be so severe that it disrupts [...]