Child Health & Wellness

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...

By Karuga Koinange The nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar. For many expecting parents, preparation is...

It’s a common misconception that straightening teeth is purely cosmetic. Dr. Michael Durbin, who was recently elected president of the American Association of Orthodontists,...

Eating disorders are unfortunately common in the U.S. population — according to the National Eating Disorders Association, 9% of Americans are expected to develop...