Child Health & Wellness

Raising a child can be one safety scare after another. Here are some local and regional resources to help give parents, babysitters and family...

Winter can be a one-two punch for people with sensitive immune systems. Extended time spent indoors can lead to increased exposure to indoor allergens...

Encouraging your kids to adapt good tooth-brushing habits at a young age can help them keep their teeth healthy for life. Parents may not know...

There’s a new way for kids in West Baltimore to stay active, thanks to the opening of a new Planet Fitness location at the...

Baltimore’s Child asked a local expert how parents can help their children stay healthy this winter. Dr. Theresa Nguyen, chair of pediatrics at GBMC...

Coughs and colds are common during the fall and winter, but parents, especially of young children, will also want to be on the lookout...

A toothache is just a toothache—until it isn’t. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that can lead to problems eating, speaking, playing and...

More than 1,000 participants will be walking in the 23rd annual Maryland Kidney Walk, which is set to take place Oct. 19, at the...

With the autumn chill beginning to set in and winter on its way, it’s important to make sure that our children don’t fall ill...

🦠 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.