Gardening with Kids: Growing Memories
I’ll never forget the first time I picked a beautiful, ripe, red tomato that I helped grow. I had watered and weeded around the...
What to Know About Youth Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can feel crushing, especially when you aren’t expecting it. This is even more true when the diagnosis is for your child....
How Early Diagnosis Makes a Difference for Children on the Autism Spectrum
During Maya’s* first birthday celebration, her mother knew something was different.
“We were singing ‘Happy Birthday,’ and she had such a blank stare. In that...
For Kid- and Family-friendly Workouts Anywhere, Focus on Functional Movement
With kids, it may already feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to balance your exercise needs with those of your children.
According...
8 Essentials for a Healthy Heart
Take your family’s heart health into your own hands with Life’s Essential 8—a checklist of healthy habits and measures that affect heart, brain and...
Keeping Your Kid Uninjured and Off the Bench
Staying active is an important part of staying healthy, and spring sports are a great way to keep your child on the move. However,...
Healthy Goals for Families in 2023
At nearly two months into the new year, it's a good time for families to reflect on making positive changes in their lives. And...
Choosing a Pediatrician
Being pregnant with a new baby is exciting and a little scary. Before your baby is born, you may feel overwhelmed with information and...
How COVID-19 Impacts Child Vaccination Rates
According to the World Health Organization, vaccination prevents 3.5 million to 5 million deaths globally each year. Yet, in recent years the number of...
Is My Child Vaping?
Faint scents of mint and mango emanate from middle and high school bathrooms, hallways and classrooms, from students’ parties and from bedrooms. These fruity...