Napalinga Children's Clinic

28/03/2026

The Philippine Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (PSDBP) joins the medical community who is in deep mourning for the passing of Dr. Cornelio G. Banaag, Jr.

Regarded as the Father of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Philippines, Dr. Banaag is an honorary fellow of the PSDBP, a distinction awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the field of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the country.

As a dear teacher and mentor, he was generous with imparting to us his knowledge and wisdom that was shaped by his vast and complex experiences in the field spanning many generations.

More than a multi-awarded and renowned Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, he was a compassionate healer, educator and advocate for mental health for the youth and professionals.

Beyond his pioneering work, Dr. Banaag was regarded as a true and compassionate person whose service knows no boundaries or conditions, that is why his loss deeply resonates with all of us.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and all whose lives he touched.

His legacy will live on through the many people he helped and the communities he helped build.

09/03/2026

The Medical City Institute of Pediatrics, together with the Center for Developmental Pediatrics, invites you to this month’s parent class on behavior.

Entitled ”Managing Behavior in the School Setting,” this session will explore practical strategies to help parents and teachers better understand and support their child’s behavior in school. Learn ways to collaborate effectively with teachers, reinforce positive behaviors, and promote consistency between home and school to support your child’s success.

🗓️ Date: March 21, 2026, Saturday
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
🖥️ Online via Zoom
💰 Registration fee: PhP 600

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/BehaviorSeriesMar2026

This webinar is open to teachers, parents, doctors, and child advocates. Join us as we work together to build supportive environments where children can thrive. 🏫✨

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09/03/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for Children’s Summit 2026! 🌟

Join us on May 30, 2026 for PLANNING FOR LIFE: Every Child, Every Ability, Every Possibility — a powerful and inspiring day focused on empowering children of all abilities, strengthening families, and creating pathways toward lifelong success.

For teachers, parents, doctors, therapists, and other child advocates — this summit is for you. Connect with experts, gain practical strategies, discover valuable resources, and collaborate with a community committed to inclusion and opportunity for every child.

Be part of a movement that celebrates potential, inclusion, and lifelong success. 💙

👉 Register today:
http://bit.ly/ChildrensSummit2026

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘢 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺.

09/03/2026

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27/02/2026

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27/02/2026

Care is not only about curing illness, it’s also about making sure no child feels left behind.

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22/02/2026

When children are recovering from illness, they need support—not pressure.
Before judging the absence, check on the child.

Share this with a parent or teacher who helps children feel safe when they return to school.

REFERENCES:
1. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019). The link between school attendance and good health.
2. Wikel, K. C., & Markelz, A. M. (2023). School reentry plans for students with chronic illness: A literature review.
3. Wazevich, M. et al. (2025). Keeping up with school during hospitalization for children with chronic illness.
4. Hen, M. (2022). Mothers’ and teachers’ experience of school re-entry after illness.
5. Harden, C. et al. (2020). A multidisciplinary educational approach for children with chronic illness.
6. PACER Center. Tips for working with your child’s school when chronic illness affects attendance.
7. Memorial Care Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Back to school after illness: Supporting kids through reintegration.

22/02/2026

17/02/2026

When a child is sick, most conversations focus on tests, medicines, and survival.

But behind every diagnosis is still a childhood.

Chronic illness affects more than the body.
It can change a child’s learning, behavior, confidence, friendships, and daily life.

So the real question is:
Are we treating the illness—or the whole child?

Read the full article:
https://psdbp.org/child-development/are-we-treating-the-illness-or-the-whole-child/