Health & Wellness

Cheerful multiracial male elementary students hugging in front of colorful lockers while wearing protective face mask during COVID-19 pandemic

Parents Respond to COVID-19 Vaccine for 5- to 11-year-old Kids

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  Two days after Kate Hurwitz’s oldest son turned 12, he was vaccinated against COVID-19. And she said upon approval of the vaccine for younger...
Children's National Hospital vaccine rollout

Children Ages 5 to 11 Receive COVID-19 Vaccine at Children’s National Hospital

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  Children's National Hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 3, gave its first round of COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11 in the Washington, D.C....

Spooked by Sweets?

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It’s inevitable if you’re a parent: Costco-sized bags of candy sitting in your house well before Halloween, taunting your kids every time they pass...

Attention Please

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At first, I was skeptical. Could prescribed medication really help children diagnosed with ADHD? I became convinced the answer is yes after several years...
Make Mealtime Less Stressful

Make Mealtime Less Stressful

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Parents deal with all sorts of child-related frustrations throughout the day, but frustration at mealtimes can be a whole other level of exasperation. “It’s easy...
best foods and drinks for healthy teeth

The Best and Worst Foods for Your Child’s Teeth

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Here's what they should be eating and drinking instead, plus dental hygiene tips to keep their smiles healthy.
helping kids take medicine

Pediatrician-recommended Tips to Help Your Child Take Medicine

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Liquids and pills and tablets, oh my!

Weekend Fun: The Best Family Events Around DC (Aug 13-16)

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This weekend enjoy the Maryland Vegan Restaurant Week, online yoga, and Harry Potter screenings.
Talking to children about a serious illness

Talking to children about a serious illness

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When a local mom was diagnosed with cancer, she asked the experts for advice on how to tell her kids.
6 Self-Care Apps You Need During the Coronavirus Crisis

6 Self-Care Apps You Need Right Now

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Nowadays, there are hundreds of phone apps available to teach you the basics of self-care. With so much technology at our disposal, it’s hard...