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Nova Scotia Clinic Update: Beginning September 1, 2026, routine Nova Scotia appointments will be provided virtually while Orchid Pediatrics completes an independent clinic-systems transition. Existing families will receive appointment instructions directly. New referrals and records should be faxed to 888-334-4845. In-person appointments will be arranged when clinically required.
Increased Movement, Unfocused Attention: Exploring the Link Between Hypermobility and ADHD
I found out that I was hypermobile before I found out I was neurodiverse. I was working in primary care at the time and had been dealing with horrible, debilitating shoulder pain for years. Finally, I went in to see a physical therapist, who told me that my...
Fidget Facts: Using Fidget Tools to Stay Focused
When I was growing up, if you were fidgeting with something in your hands—for example, while doing classwork at school—the perception was that you weren’t paying attention. I remember being reprimanded as a kid for making 3D pyramids out of post-it notes while...
Kid’s Best Friend: How Pets Can Support Healthy Child Development
It’s no secret that children feel a lot of big emotions. Most children will rather quickly learn how to express those emotions in a socially acceptable way. My child was not one of those children. My child—like so many neurodivergent children—was prone to huge...
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
April is National Autism Acceptance Month, and it’s great to see so much attention around autism awareness and acceptance. In recent years, I’ve definitely seen the way society talks about autism shift—but we still have a long way to go to destigmatize this...
Playful Parenting: Turning Power Struggles into Smiles
Why can’t children just “do as we say” and follow our rules? Put on your shoes. Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Take a bath. They’re simple commands! However, for some children even the simplest commands are often met with meltdowns, defiance, and even aggression....
Developmental Delay: When to Worry, When to Wait
My child started kindergarten. I didn’t know if they could draw a circle much less a picture of a face. They moved quickly and dance-painted with their feet. We’d roll out butcher paper and fill the void with tempura paint wonder. Often the mural turned into a slip...
Screen Time and Child Development: Finding the Right Balance
Before I had children, I would have sworn up and down that MY children would NEVER be glued to a screen. My pre-parenthood vision was that my children would be too busy enjoying arts and crafts projects, performing backyard “science experiments,” playing sports, and...
Navigating Sensory Processing Disorders With Your Child
At some point, every child will throw a tantrum. Every child will react adversely to a certain smell, flavor, or texture. Every child will struggle with a major change or life transition. But, that doesn’t mean every child has a sensory processing disorder. Sensory...
Living with Dyslexia: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting a Dyslexic Child
The ability to read is a foundational human skill that, honestly, most of us take for granted. But imagine having to REALLY work to be able to read. Imagine reading every word oh-so-slowly, and STILL not always comprehending or remembering the material. Imagine if...
Nurturing Children In Nature For Development and Well-Being
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments to connect with nature becomes increasingly important, especially for the development and well-being of our children. In this blog, we'll explore the incredible benefits that immersing children in nature can...
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