A Healthy Habit: The Role of Routine Wellness Checkups
Routine wellness checkups are one of the most important things a parent can do to track their child's growth and development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a schedule [...]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Sex
If you are the parent of a teen or preteen, it may be worthwhile to take a moment to reflect on how much your child may be changing in the [...]
Signs It’s Time to See a Gynecologist
A gynecologist is an integral part of a woman's healthcare journey. Whether you're a young adult, in the midst of motherhood, or approaching menopause, gynecologists play a vital role [...]
Top 8 Summer Safety Tips
With Summer just around the corner, these top eight safety tips for parents and children are recommended to ensure an accident-free summer vacation. Sunscreen: Use [...]
Adolescent Gynecology: When Parents Should Make a Teen’s First Appointment
For some parents of adolescent girls, the question of when their teen should first visit a gynecologist may spark uncertainty. An adolescent's first gynecologist appointment could be stressful or [...]
April is National Autism Awareness Month
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as currently defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a complex group of neurobiological developmental disorders which are characterized by [...]
What Are the Signs? Anxiety and Depression in Children
It is normal for children and teenagers to feel anxious, scared, nervous, worried, or sad from time to time. However, when these feelings linger or develop to [...]
March 21 World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), the day that the Down syndrome community creates a single global voice advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people [...]
What Parents Should Know About Puberty
Puberty is a rite of passage for all. It is where boys and girls endure a transformative process that ushers them into manhood and womanhood. It is a challenging [...]