Summer Swim Safety
The summer season means pool parties, beach trips, camp and vacations. Swimming is a fun-filled way for kids to play, exercise and improve their...
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...
Mental Health at Home
It might look different than a bump on the head or scraped knee, but mental health is just as important to monitor and manage...
The Next Stage for Teens: Lessons on “Finding Happy” with Peter Samuelson
Peter Samuelson has had an eventful life. The “Revenge of the Nerds” producer has worked in the film industry since the 1970s and has...
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...
Planet Fitness Summer Program Lets Teens Use Gym for Free
Though summer offers ample opportunity for teenagers to spend time outside, some may want to take things one step further and start actively working...
Fresh Moves in the Science of Autism Screening
What if one minute spent playing a game in the pediatrician’s waiting room could help more children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) access earlier...
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...
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,...
Safety First: Child Safety Resources in Maryland
Raising a child can be one safety scare after another. Here are some local and regional resources to help give parents, babysitters and family...
