Did you know only 40% of Americans on average vote in midterm elections? That’s a pretty low number! But you can do something about it – at least for the future. This Election Day, put your parent multitasking skills to … Read More
Do you remember dressing up and trick-or-treating as a kid? For many of us, those are cherished memories that we want our children to have, too. We want our kids to have fun on Halloween, but we want them to … Read More
It’s just a fact of parenting: try as we might, we can’t 100% control what our kids do. Whether it’s a fall on the monkey bars or a nasty germ picked up at school, it’s only a matter of … Read More
Whether your child is a regular on the monkey bars at recess or plays a sport, concussions are something that you should know about and know how to recognize. The majority of concussions incurred in childhood are not serious and … Read More
It’s hard to find healthy foods that kids will enjoy eating; however, providing your child with healthy snacks and meals is critical to their overall health and to maintaining a healthy weight. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and … Read More
Getting back into the routine of the school year can be tough. Those late nights and lazy days give way to early mornings and long hours at school. A critical part of your child’s back-to-school success? Their sleep schedule. Here … Read More
Digital Media and Kids: Can We Find the Right Dose? William T. Basco, Jr, MD, MS DISCLOSURES July 26, 2018 Many studies have examined the association between the degree of a child’s digital media exposure (DME) and health outcomes, finding … Read More
If your child is beating the heat with long days in the pool, they could end up with a nasty case of swimmer’s ear. Read on to find out the cause, symptoms, and solutions to get your tyke back to … Read More
From SPF to UVB, sifting through the lingo to pick the best sunscreen for your kids can be overwhelming. There are thousands of products on the market — where do you start? Here are some quick tips for choosing the … Read More
As summer quickly approaches, it’s a good time to start thinking about activities you can do with your kids that will keep them engaged and active, and keep them from spending all summer watching television or glued to a smartphone. … Read More