You take your child to a pediatrician or other primary care provider for a fever, sore throat or ear ache. But what about her/his emotional and mental health?
The struggle is real when it comes to sleep. Tired, cranky children who do not sleep well disrupt household routines, including parents’ sleep, impacting school and work performance.
Every year since your child was 2 or 3 years old, she/he has gained about 5 pounds and grown about 2 inches, on average. During puberty, you can expect that rate to double.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly seven percent of kids and teens suffer a concussion.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects more than 18 million adults in the United States.
About one in five school-age kids report being bullied. What’s alarming is that the number is likely even higher because not all cases of bullying are reported.
Going back to school means the return of waking up earlier in the morning, going to classes and seeing classmates. For some kids, it’s something to look forward to.
Weight loss is one of the top motivating factors for adults to get active. But kids are a bit different.
If your child is overweight, you might think he or she will eventually grow into those extra pounds. But this isn’t always the case.
These days, there are many options for labor and delivery. The thing to remember is there’s no right or wrong way to give birth.
There are few things more frightening than having to take your child to the hospital with a serious illness or injury.
