Beyond Straight Teeth: Why Early Orthodontic Care Is More Than Cosmetic
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,...
Preparing for a Tooth Extraction
You may be accompanying your child or teen to a regular dental checkup when you get the news: they need a tooth pulled. Experts...
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
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...
As Measles Continues To Spread, How Can Parents Reduce Anxiety?
While there are no signs of a real zombie apocalypse on the horizon, one viral illness is seemingly back from the dead.
Measles, which was...
Seasonal Allergies or Seasonal Illness?
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...
Know Where To Go: Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Department
By Lisa Clough, ms ed.m CHES
Primary Care
For non-urgent conditions, start with your primary care physician (PCP) or pediatrician. A primary care physician (PCP) is...
Brushing Up on Dental Care for All Ages
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...
Proactive Health for Families: How To Beat Cold & Flu Season
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...
Dad’s Health Key to Healthy Kids and Families
As parenting roles evolve and father figures in children’s lives are increasingly diverse —biological, adoptive, caregivers and grandfathers — it is more important than...
Vaccine Hesitancy?
What to Know About Trust & Misconceptions When it Comes to Vaccinating Your Child
During the 2023-2024 school year, vaccination among kindergartners in the United...
