Beyond Genes in Bipolar Disorder (Premium)
Nearly 6 million Americans have bipolar disorder, and most have probably wondered why. After more than a decade of studying over 1,100 of them in-depth, a University of Michigan team has an answer — or […]
Do Botox Injections Help in Tourette Syndrome? (Premium)
Botulinum toxin (Botox) as a therapy for tics is not FDA-approved. Still, it is considered by physicians at times, especially for single tics, because conventional medications are often not effective and have the potential for […]
One More Reason to Question the Use of Tylenol
We have previously published articles on Latitudes.org that focus on concerns when prospective parents use acetaminophen (Tylenol). Tylenol: A Major Culprit in the Autism, ADHD, and Asthma Epidemic Acetaminophen Use by Mom or Dad Linked […]
Major Finding: High Aluminum in Brain Tissue in Autism (Premium)
With results that are sure to rock the discussion on vaccines and autism, new findings led by Professor Chris Exley of Keele University at Staffordshire, England were recently released. In the study, aluminum levels in the […]
8 Ways to Get Your Child to (Really) Listen to You
My sister and I remember the night our father woke us up to tell us the house was on fire. Well, he didn’t exactly do that. Dad walked to the doorway of our bedroom and […]
Parenting in the Social Age (Infographic)
In the 1980s, one of the biggest challenges for parents was to make sure their kids couldn’t see inappropriate material on the new music video channel, MTV. Compared to dealing with the dangers of the […]
The Challenge of Dealing with Tic Triggers (Premium)
In this article, a mother wrote to describe challenges in helping her son reduce his tics. Some suggestions are offered at the conclusion, and readers are invited to do the same in the comment section. […]
22 Ways to Avoid Saying “NO” to Kids
We all know there are times when we must say no, especially when a child is in danger. But children tend to tune the word out if it is overused. We suggest you save this […]