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 [...]
The Importance of Gun Safety
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), gun violence became the leading cause of death in children under 19, surpassing automobile accidents in 2017. Each day in the [...]
How Sports Can Help Improve Your Family’s Health
Staying active is essential, whether you are young or elderly. By starting healthy habits at an early age, your child can experience the benefits of exercise and see the [...]
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 [...]
How to Make Your Children’s Holidays Memorable
The holidays are such a wonderful time of year and families look forward to them all-year-long. As parents, it can be challenging juggling all the [...]
A Guide on Infant Nutrition
One of the biggest decisions that a new mother must make is whether to breastfeed their infant or not. Breastfeeding is an excellent choice, but it also requires a [...]
Car Seats and the Impact of Proper Use on Your Child
As a mother and a pediatrician for more than 23 years, I completely relate when parents tell me their children are their life. We would do anything to protect our [...]
Health and Safety Tips for a New School Year
Summer is over, and it’s “Back-to-School” time! For many parents, it’s a sad end to the togetherness of summer, but it’s also a welcome return to the normal routine [...]
How to Motivate Children to be Active & Why It’s Important
Obesity has become one of the top reasons many people worldwide develop and experience health issues as they age. Obese children are at a higher risk of becoming obese [...]