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...
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,...
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...
Body Talk: Family Edition
How do we talk about our bodies in front of kids? And what if we’re not always happy with the way we look? Annie...
Dad’s Health Key to Healthy Kids and Families
As parenting roles evolve and father figures in children’s lives are increasingly diverse —biological, adoptive, caregivers and grandfathers — it is more important than...
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
By Karuga KoinangeThe nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar.For many expecting parents, preparation is...
Beyond Straight Teeth: Why Early Orthodontic Care Is More Than Cosmetic
It’s a common misconception that straightening teeth is purely cosmetic. Dr. Michael Durbin, who was recently elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists,...
Mental Health Awareness: Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are unfortunately common in the U.S. population — according to the National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of Americans are expected to develop...
