Parenting & Child Development
Dyspraxia in Children: Signs, Causes & Treatment
Dyspraxia — also called Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) — is a condition where the brain struggles to plan and send …
Medical Author
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Family Physician · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a board-certified family physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her MD at the University of Toronto and her residency at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Mitchell specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management. She is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on preventive health care.
Articles by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Parenting & Child Development
Child Sexual Development: A Parent’s Guide
Understanding child sexual development is one of the most important — and often most uncomfortable — parts of raising a healthy …
Parenting & Child Development
Learning Disabilities in Children: A Parent’s Guide
A learning disability is a neurological condition. It changes the way the brain receives and processes information.
Parenting & Child Development
Cervical Spine Surgery in Children: A Parent’s Guide
The cervical spine sits at the very top of the backbone, starting just below the skull. It supports the head and allows it to move …
Parenting & Child Development
Microcephaly in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Microcephaly is diagnosed when a child’s head circumference measures much smaller than average for children of the same age and …
Parenting & Child Development
Hair Loss in Children: Causes, Signs & When to Act
All children lose some hair every day. Finding a few strands on a hairbrush or pillow is not a cause for concern.
Parenting & Child Development
Infectious Diseases in Children: How They Spread
A century ago, infectious diseases were the leading cause of death worldwide. Today, heart disease and stroke top that list.
Parenting & Child Development
Common Childhood Illnesses: A Parent’s Guide
Thanks to vaccines, many childhood illnesses are far less common than they used to be. However, others still circulate widely, …
Pediatric Health
Diarrhea in Children: Diet Tips Every Parent Should Know
Diarrhea in children is not always easy to define. Experts describe it as an increase in the usual number of bowel movements for …
Pediatric Health
Diarrhea in Kids: Summer Causes & Treatment
Summer creates the perfect conditions for the bugs that cause diarrhea. Heat allows bacteria in food and water to multiply much …