Parenting a Child With ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect how children respond to parenting. Here are some ways to address ADHD symptoms like executive dysfunction, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD)...
Survive or Thrive? How Parents Can Help Their Neurodivergent Learner Succeed
For neurodivergent children, such as those on the autism spectrum or with learning disabilities like dyslexia, school can be a struggle. The average school...
Family Crafting Project: How To Make Miniatures
The world of miniatures has caught the attention of adults and kids alike.Despite the recent rise in popularity of the pink plastic balls called...
Expert: How Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) Affect Healthy Development and Cognition
The importance of quality sleep for children cannot be overstated. It is crucial to fuel active brain development, physical growth and emotional regulation. The...
How Art-Based Activities Help Child Development
Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into the...
3 Simple Ways To Prep Kids for Lifelong Healthy Habits This Year
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...
Readiness for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Guide to Basic Skills
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...
5 Tips for Creating a Successful Back-to-School Carpool
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...
Back-to-School Health: What Parents Need To Know Before the First Day of School
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,...
Empowering Parents in Recognition of Safe Sport Day
Aug. 8 is International Safe Sport Day, a time to recognize safer sport environments for athletes at every level and acknowledge the role each...















