Child Health & Wellness

Receiving a child’s autism diagnosis can be an intimidating time for parents. So much uncertainty. So much information to decipher, from acronyms to opinions...

All children experience a wide range of emotions, which can sometimes be too big to keep bottled up. While each child handles feelings differently,...

The importance of quality sleep for children cannot be overstated. It is crucial to fuel active brain development, physical growth and emotional regulation. The...

Much has been said about the benefits of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming for children, but the addition of art into the...

by Dr. John Stutts, M.D., MPH With kids back in school, many parents are focused on getting them set up for success with new backpacks...

With school back in session, let’s recognize a schoolhouse hero: the nurse. I checked in with some current and former school nurses, all RNs,...

🦠 Classrooms can be a hotbed of germs, and going back to being surrounded by classmates after a summer at home can wreak havoc on an unprepared child's immune system. Making sure your child is mentally prepared and has all the necessary supplies for school is important, but so is ensuring that they have all their shots and check-ups before heading back to school.

How do we talk about our bodies in front of kids? And what if we’re not always happy with the way we look? Annie...

Though summer offers ample opportunity for teenagers to spend time outside, some may want to take things one step further and start actively working...

As parenting roles evolve and father figures in children’s lives are increasingly diverse —biological, adoptive, caregivers and grandfathers — it is more important than...