Alphabet Kids

Jimmy Kimmel might have a point when he suggests we have too many friends. We can blame Facebook for that, as some people will "friend" any name that pops up on their screen. But does that mean they can't turn into more meaningful relationships at some point. They can. Read More

NYS Legislative Candidate Richard Blumenthal says that NYS's new misguided diploma requirements are harmful to your kids and your pocketbook, and that restoring the "general diploma" will end up not only cutting taxes, but will also save statewide special education programs. Read More

Childhood and adolescent depression is a growing concern. Suicide is now the third leading cause of death for 5- to 15-year-olds. As shocking as it seems, only two-thirds of kids with mental health problems receive the help they need. Remember that children can not articulate what they are going through in terms of depression the way an adult can. And a good sign for parents to watch out for? If you are depressed, chances are your kid will be too. Read More

Like so many other less-famous young people, Lindsay Lohan has been misdiagnosed with ADHD and prescribed medication which sent her on a downward spiral of dangerous, wild behavior and addiction. Read More

Our pop culture keeps getting dumber and dumber. What kind of message is this giving our most vulnerable generation? From Jersey Shore's Snooki not knowing who the Pilgrims were to Sharon Osbourne telling a classical music piano prodigy that he should instead be performing "pop" music, our kids are being told it's "cool" to be stupid. Read More

Matthew Hummel was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) at age 3. He still suffers from its devasating symptoms; the most characteristic being hyperphagia, the extreme need to eat, horde and forage for food. Adding to that the low muscle tone that accompanies the genetic disorder, PWS chilldren become morbidly obese. PWS children are also cognitively affected, usually having low IQs and demonstrating uncontrollable bad behaviors. Matthew, who is also autistic, has been foraging through his neighbors' homes for food. And now the police are talking about arresting him. Read More

Once referred to as "Happy Puppet Syndrome," Angelman kids have cheerful countenances and jerky bodily movements. Their constant happy demanor and laughter can actually be red flags for a too-often misdiagnosed disabling genetic disorder.  Read More

Lady Gaga has surpassed 10 million Facebook friends. (You know, you're not really her friend, right?) When celebrity worship is healthy and when it goes bad. Read More

Heroin use is growing among white suburban teens, and the key problem is that this new generation of young junkies sees no stigma and are so-offhanded about using the dangerous drug. Read More

The California whooping cough epidemic has killed five infants, but it has revived the debate about the connection of autism and vaccines. Read More