Orthodontics is not only about making a child’s smile pretty. Although not every child will need braces, having an early assessment can prevent issues such as crowding or breathing obstruction—or future teeth shifts if you manage to adjust the jaw while it’s still growing. Parents naturally will have questions …
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Emotional Safe Spaces Help Children Express Their Big Feelings
Many internet memes have been made about toddlers and their temper tantrums. While the outpouring of oversized emotions can be amusing when viewed from afar, most parents and caregivers simply want to know what they can do to help children express their feelings in less dramatic ways. According to …
Read More »What Parents Need to Know About Antidepressants for Children and Teens
Rates of anxiety and depression among youth have soared over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last fall, a coalition of the nation’s leading experts in pediatric health declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Due to structural inequities, this mental health crisis is worst among …
Read More »Get the Facts About Brain Injuries in Children
The Hearne family was returning home from prekindergarten with their 3-year-old son when the unthinkable happened. A stumble on the sidewalk sent Emmett flying 5 feet from his father’s arms. He landed headfirst on the concrete. Emmett had always been an active child. He loves to climb on play …
Read More »Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids: Holistic Benefits
In our fourth and final segment of this Heart-Healthy feature, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we are looking at the holistic benefits of heart health. Holistic Benefits of Heart Health Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early age pays off in the long …
Read More »Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids: Sleep
In the third segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we look at exercise habits kids can form to maintain good cardiovascular health. Sleep Getting good sleep is necessary for a healthy heart. “You really need a …
Read More »Local Experts on Oral Care: Dr. David Ross
We polled dental professionals from across the mid-Atlantic region to address common questions in pediatric oral care. Our next expert voice is Dr. David Ross, providing insight on orthodontics. Dr. David R. Ross, DDS, MS | David Ross Orthodontics, Baltimore County, Maryland When should parents consider orthodontic treatment …
Read More »How to Prevent the Most Common Children’s Injuries
As the omicron variant surges, hospitals in Maryland and across the country are filling up with patients. Dr. Annie Soriano, who directs pediatric emergency services at the ER-7 of Baltimore’s Sinai Hospital, says that protocols are in place to separate kids with COVID-19 from those without—but it’s becoming …
Read More »Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids: Diet
February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and getting good sleep are all important habits to form as kids and carry into adulthood. By making heart-healthy choices a part of your family’s routine, …
Read More »Keeping Your Child Free from Head Lice
Lice. Just reading the word can send shivers down a parent’s spine. However, lice infestations in children are relatively common. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 6 million and 12 million American children between the ages of 3 and 11 get head lice …
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