Answering Your Questions About Childhood Vaccines
Knowing their child’s vaccination schedule used to be a given for most parents, but the atmosphere around the subject has changed dramatically over the...
Tips for Trick-or-Treating with a Speech Disorder
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for children—wearing a costume and collecting candy is something that many children look forward to all...
Mental Health for Kids
Dr. Elizabeth Malesa is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Chevy Chase with more than 15 years of experience. While her specialty is working...
Expert Medical Advice: Going Back to School
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...
How Can I Get My Children To Play Together?
Sharing is a critical developmental skill, and it’s not only how children connect and cooperate, but also a big part of being a good...
The Best Tips for Back-to-School Prep
Don’t look now, but school is just around the corner. The dog days of summer are here: Kids are enjoying lazy days at the...
Organizing Kids’ School Papers and Art Projects
If you have school-age children, you are most likely dealing with an ever-growing stack of school papers and artwork. Some of these items may...
Work in Progress: Summer Jobs for 5 Age Groups
Summer will be here before we know it, and kids of all ages will have lots of time on their hands. They could—and certainly...
What Age Can a Child Be Out Without a Parent?
The Japanese docuseries “Old Enough!” follows children ages 2 to 5 as they navigate the city on their own. The kids toddle to the...
Mental Health in Middle Childhood
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and when people think of youth struggling with mental health, they often think of students in middle and...
