School-Age Kids

The importance of quality sleep for children cannot be overstated. It is crucial to fuel active brain development, physical growth and emotional regulation. The...

Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into the...

by Dr. John Stutts, M.D., MPHWith kids back in school, many parents are focused on getting them set up for success with new backpacks...

The Good Old Days I began teaching first grade back in the dark ages — the 1960s. Back then, many children didn’t attend kindergarten, and...

It’s time to get back into the school mindset, which for parents means school supplies, packing lunches and carpools.A carpool arrangement can be the...

As we enter back-to-school season, a to-do that might slip your mind is your child’s annual checkup and physical. Dr. Omar Jaber, M.D., MPH,...

Aug. 8 is International Safe Sport Day, a time to recognize safer sport environments for athletes at every level and acknowledge the role each...

With the school year soon approaching, I want to make sure my daughter is healthy and ready for school, so I turned to the medical...

You've been accepted! What does inclusion and acceptance mean for neurodiverse students — and how can they find it in Montgomery County private schools?You...

Schools typically host tryouts for their sports teams in August, so now is a great time for your young athlete to prepare if they...