As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead.
Measles, which was...
Postnatal Exercise 101
Some moms are back on the treadmill or doing fitness classes as early as six weeks after giving birth. While the thought of working...
Pediatric Dentists Go the Extra Mile to See Smiles
Kids drop their token in a slot, press a blinking button and then wait eagerly as a collectible toy funnels down a chute. This...
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...
