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 […]

Q: [Preschool to Elementary] My daughter bit her best friend. What do I do? A: There is nothing worse than picking up your child from daycare and receiving a note that he or she bit someone. Whenever a child displays behaviors good or bad, there is a reason for that behavior, biting included. Before you […]

Q: [Baby to 5 Years] I’m going back to work and want to find the best childcare facility I can. What should I be looking for when I’m researching facilities? A: Parents often come in and don’t know what to ask, or they get distracted by some of the things I’d call “bells and whistles” […]

Q: [All Ages] I can’t seem to pry my teen away from his Xbox. Is “gaming disorder” a real addiction and how can I tell if it’s affecting my child? A: Studies have shown that video games and other addictions, such as alcohol and nicotine, affect neural pathways in similar ways: They all lead to […]

Q: [Adolescents and Teens] My teenager was upset after a text she received last night. How do I talk to her about it? A: We are living in a digital age. So when the Internet and teen dating start to intersect, it can be daunting for both parents and teens to learn how to navigate […]

Q: [Teens] These days it seems I can’t say anything to my teenage daughter without it turning into a shouting match. Help! A: Remember when you were a teenager and even the sound of your parents’ breathing seemed accusatory? Well, nothing’s changed—except now you’re the parent who is waiting to exhale. We all think we’ll […]