Region’s Hospitals Step Up for Kids and Families in Need of Mental Health Services
While a sense of normalcy has emerged on many fronts from the all-encompassing COVID pandemic, for children and their families, the lingering mental health...
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...
Wellness Is Winning: Creating Positive Environments in Sports
By Ju’Riese Colón, CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSportWellness and sports are meant to go hand in hand, but it’s important for parents and guardians...
Families That Move Together, Thrive Together!
By Shannon Slayer, owner of FIT4MOM Southwest NoVaPhysical fitness often goes hand in hand with health or wellness. Keeping your body moving has been...
Child Life Specialists: Serving a Unique Role in Helping Children and Families Cope With...
By Lisa Clough, MS ED., CHES, health journalist and certified health education specialistThere are probably few things that are more stressful for parents and...
Desensitizing the Dentist: How to Help a Child With Sensory Sensitivities With a Dental...
Going to the dentist can be a challenging experience for any child. Having a stranger poke around in your mouth with sharp tools can...
When Should Kids Take a Sick Day From School?
It’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill too often during the year. Prior to the start of the 2024-25 school...
Extended Dental Directory: Washington Family
Here's something to smile about: this list of dentists and orthodontists in the DMV will save you the search for your child's dental care.
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Extended Medical Directory: Washington Family
Need medical attention, or just looking for a new primary care provider? We've compiled a list of doctors and medical services in a variety...
Vaccine Hesitancy? What to Know About Trust & Misconceptions When it Comes to Vaccinating...
During the 2023-2024 school year, vaccination among kindergartners in the United States decreased for all reported vaccines compared to the year before, according to...
















