Region’s Hospitals Step Up for Kids and Families in Need of Mental Health Services

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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

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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

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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!

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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

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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. DENTISTS ALEXANDRIA...

Extended Medical Directory: Washington Family

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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...

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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...