Healthy Family

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

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...

As parenting roles evolve and father figures in children’s lives are increasingly diverse —biological, adoptive, caregivers and grandfathers — it is more important than...

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,...

Encouraging your kids to adapt good tooth-brushing habits at a young age can help them keep their teeth healthy for life. We’ve compiled this...

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...

Dr. Elizabeth Malesa is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Chevy Chase with more than 15 years of experience. While her specialty is working...

Breast cancer is a huge challenge that can change a mother’s life and have a big impact on her family. Though it can feel...

International Safe Sport Day is recognized annually on August 8. As families across the United States are transitioning from summer activities to a new...