MORE ON Raising Kids
The leading cause of death among women in the United States is heart disease. It accounts for a staggering 20…
Hoping for less stress in 2020? Here are some New Year’s resolutions to add to your list: Inspire your family…
With the rise of vaping among teens and the increase of lung-related illnesses, even death linked to e-cigarettes, understanding the…
As a childhood and adolescent psychiatrist, I see young people each day who are struggling with being overweight. It’s a…
You could be at the grocery store or the mall, a festive party or a solemn religious occasion. No matter…
With ER visits by children who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety and other…
Expectations have such a powerful influence on children that the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council created a hashtag to bring home…
Approximately 10 percent of American school-age children suffer from a learning disability (LD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according…
During this month of Thanksgiving, don’t forget our military service members. Many organizations and veterans groups offer ways to help…
As an OB-GYN, I’ve talked to many women interested in egg freezing, a process by which you can have your…
I officially became a “soccer mom” last year when my eight-year-old daughter enrolled in the town soccer team. She loves…
My friend has a wonderful daughter with a lot going for her, but school has never been her thing. Diagnosed…
Every new mom knows the feeling. You go from 60 to 0 in a matter of days. One moment it’s…
October is SIDS Awareness Month, when we take the time to educate ourselves on the risks and preventative steps associated…
Could your good intentions be interfering with your child’s development of necessary life skills? Whether prepping kids to get into…
Have you ever found yourself “listening” to your child while actually thinking, “are you kidding me, this again?!” Children are…
