Child Health & Wellness

🦠 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...

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...