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If you’ve ever battled with your child over bedtime, you’re not alone. From preschoolers who resist lights-out to teens glued…
With dangerously cold temperatures and a major winter storm expected across the DC region, families are being urged to prepare…
If you’re trying to eat a healthier diet this year, you may be tempted to try a crash or fad…
Childhood obesity continues to rise in the United States. In fact, the prevalence of childhood obesity in our country has…
href=”https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-outbreak-feb-28-2025″>measles outbreak involving hundreds of people across the country has put a spotlight on the role of vaccines in treating…
If you have hair (and kids), chances are someone in your family will host lice at some point. Lice have…
Before I became an occupational therapy assistant, I was a single mother raising a child with cerebral palsy. My early…
Childhood trauma can result from acute or prolonged emotionally or physically threatening experiences, including abuse or neglect, accidents, illness, familial conflict,…
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a…
Grocery prices have soared in recent years, from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to avian flu outbreaks impacting egg…
Longer summers and shorter winters in North America mean more warm days throughout the year. These conditions are also creating…
You make sure your child wears a seatbelt in the car. You remind your child to put on a helmet…
Talking to your child about going to therapy can feel daunting. You might be rightly concerned that they could view…
Perimenopause is having a moment. Whether it is celebrities speaking about their experiences or doctors taking to Instagram to share…
As a board-certified pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, I regularly talk to parents who are worried their child might have diabetes.…
We are always looking for ways to keep our kids quiet and entertained during a long car ride. Whether they…
