Kids today are growing up in an age defined by access to the internet, online devices and an increasingly connected world through social media. Parents navigating this world must make difficult decisions about what online activity to allow their children to partake in and how to protect kids from …
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National Reading Month With Your Kids
March is National Reading Month. When you were a child, did you have a love for books and the array of universes that reading opens? Promoting literacy is important, especially in a society that may not always inspire the enthusiastic consumption of books. According to 2020 results from a …
Read More »Studying Strategies With Art
Parents can help their children study for a test or memorize content—or make another day of virtual learning a bit more interactive. Mariale Hardiman, professor and director of the Neuro-Education Initiative at Johns Hopkins University School of Education, offers the following tips: Make learning visible Encourage children to draw …
Read More »Local Experts on Oral Care: Dr. Maria Cordero-Ricardo
Maria Cordero-Ricardo | Photo: Studio8E8 We polled dental professionals from across the mid-Atlantic region to address common questions in pediatric oral care. Our final expert voice is Dr. Maria Cordero-Ricardo, who has helpful advice for parents on brushing teeth. Dr. Maria Cordero-Ricardo, DMD, MS, MPH | Philadelphia Pediatric Dentistry, Philadelphia, …
Read More »Integrating the Arts Into Your Child’s Education
Your friend puts you in charge of party decorations because she claims she’s “not artistic.” When we categorize ourselves as creative or not creative—left-brained or right-brained—we simplify the processes in the brain that are really quite complex and often not isolated to one area of the brain. Despite what …
Read More »Local Experts on Oral Care: Dr. Peter Markov
We polled dental professionals from across the mid-Atlantic region to address common questions in pediatric oral care. Our next expert voice is Dr. Peter Markov, speaking on fluoride and sealants. Dr. Peter Markov, DMD | VK Pediatric Dentistry, Arlington, Virginia How effective is toothpaste containing fluoride for kids? …
Read More »Two Camps. One Legacy
Mark Fine recalls the most memorable moments of his experience at Camp Airy with humor. During his first summer as a counselor in 1996, he got caught in a huge downpour at a Hagerstown Suns minor league baseball game as he and another counselor huddled around 10 campers to …
Read More »Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids: Holistic Benefits
In our fourth and final segment of this Heart-Healthy feature, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we are looking at the holistic benefits of heart health. Holistic Benefits of Heart Health Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early age pays off in the long …
Read More »Local Experts on Oral Care: Dr. Tracy Bowden
We polled dental professionals from across the mid-Atlantic region to address common questions in pediatric oral care. Our next expert voice is Dr. Tracy Bowden, who talks about common teeth injuries and how to prevent them. Dr. Tracy Bowden, DDS | Kids First Pediatric Dentistry, Baltimore County, Maryland …
Read More »Local Experts on Oral Care: Dr. David Ross
We polled dental professionals from across the mid-Atlantic region to address common questions in pediatric oral care. Our next expert voice is Dr. David Ross, providing insight on orthodontics. Dr. David R. Ross, DDS, MS | David Ross Orthodontics, Baltimore County, Maryland When should parents consider orthodontic treatment …
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