Q: [All Ages] How do I deal with the emotional ups and downs my kids have about going back to school? A: Going back to school can be an emotional rollercoaster for your kids and yourself. Kids are excited to catch up with their friends as much as they are dreading the daily grind. Here […]

Q: [All Ages] My young child is starting school and has food allergies. How do I make sure he stays safe and healthy while at school? A: Having an action plan in place, and discussing it with your child, his teacher and school staff before school begins, is key. Develop a written plan to share […]

Q: [All Ages] “My daughter likes to play jumping and turning sports like soccer, lacrosse and volleyball. How can I protect her knees?” A: The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a major supporter of the knee during sport activities that involve jumping, turning and changing direction. The ACL also stands for “all too common ligament […]

Q: [All Ages] “My child is anxious. No matter how much I reassure her she insists that her worries are justified. What more can I do to help her?” A: It’s hard to rationalize with anxiety. It’s like speaking an entirely different language that anxiety doesn’t understand. Anxiety is emotional and instinctual, protecting the individual […]

Q: [All Ages] My son is entering high school and I’m worried about bullying. How can I prevent it? A: We think of bullies as tough kids who are all fists and no heart. But the truth is trickier. Research from around the world repeatedly shows that bullies are a product of their environment. Children […]

Packing a healthy and tasty school lunch can seem like an overwhelming task. If you are like most parents, you spend a fair amount of time and energy on preparing something healthy for your kids. And it can be discouraging to open the lunchbox at the end of the day to find that lunch half […]

You may have heard about “carb loading” before a game (as in bread and pasta). These options before, during and post-game might have more of a role for young athletes. Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and other melons. On a hot and humid day, these fruits provide refreshing and necessary salts and fluids. They are particularly good […]

Generally speaking, fevers are not dangerous. While they are uncomfortable, most fevers that parents encounter are manageable and benign. Even many of the high ones. A fever is caused when our immune system is activated by a virus or bacterial infection. The fever itself tells us nothing about the severity of the illness causing it, […]

Q: [All Ages] Does your two-month-old baby smile at the sound of your voice? Can your five-month-old grab and hold a rattle? Does your one-year-old clap his hands? Does your two-year-old engage in pretend play? A: These are just a few of the questions that developmental screenings explore. Even if your baby is healthy and […]

Q: [All Ages] How do I teach my kids how to be prepared for an emergency? A: Teaching your children how to prepare for an emergency doesn’t have to be overwhelming—in fact, it can be fun! Spring is a great time to talk to your child about family emergency preparedness and the importance of checking […]