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We’ve all heard the bad news about children’s mental health. Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever before. And…
As a board-certified pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, I regularly talk to parents who are worried their child might have diabetes.…
Two summers ago, I drove cross country with my husband. During the drive from California to DC, we hit some…
Whether you live within D.C. proper or in its surrounding areas, everyone knows that the Metro and bus systems only…
The WHAT There are some key steps to take before starting the conversation: Ensure that you are emotionally and mentally…
When parents break up, a family is faced with major life changes, and individual family members and even entire families…
As people who have been adulting for a while, a whole summer off can seem like the most desirable thing…
Spiders. Darkness. Thunderstorms. Although childhood fears are common, the good news is they offer an opportunity to learn lifelong skills…
Portraits of summer camp showcase sun-splashed children playing sports, swimming and getting freckles. Not pictured is any sign of anxiety,…
We are always looking for ways to keep our kids quiet and entertained during a long car ride. Whether they…
When I learned that I was expecting, I was elated, but concern set in as I realized that I would…
If you’re anything like me, you LOVE the idea of a routine. You get all your schedule lined up perfectly.…
Don’t we all idealize family vacations when we book a getaway? I sure do. This will be the trip where…
Summer camp sounds fun, but how do you handle siblings? Should they go to the same camp or have independent…
“I feel so bad that he’s not on a schedule yet!” new mom Erin confessed about her 8-week-old in our…
Talking about periods with your kids might seem a little awkward at first, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether…
