Tag Archives: children’s health

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 …

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 …

  In the second 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.   Exercise   Regular exercise is also a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. …

    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 …

  We all know that feeling: Uh-oh, my child has a cavity. Was it too much candy? Not enough time spent brushing? Should we have come in sooner for a checkup? Preventive care is always the goal with any dental visit, but many questions abound. What age should my child …

  In this issue of Baltimore’s Child, we explore summer camp choices, from our feature on programs that cultivate a full camp experience for children with special needs to our blog about first-time overnight campers. You can also begin to explore camps yourself with our camp directory. Health is a …

  Port Discovery Children’s Museum is giving away free tickets to children and families who get vaccinated or boosted at their Baltimore City clinics. In collaboration with the Baltimore City Health Department and Johns Hopkins Medicine, the museum will offer free clinics at select locations, providing the Pfizer vaccine for …

  Pediatric neurologist Carl E. Stafstrom remembers his first experience with Moebius syndrome was with a child’s mother. She had the tell-tale signs: a drooping face, eyes that could not glance to the side—and, most importantly, she couldn’t smile. Without such a simple means of communication we often take for …

  Baltimore County Public Libraries will have a limited number of COVID-19 rapid tests available for pickup this weekend. Tests will be available on Friday, Jan. 21, at the Pikesville branch only and on Saturday at all other branches. Distribution will begin at 9 a.m. on both days. Each person …

  While the COVID-19 pandemic has given summer camps ample opportunity to practice keeping campers safe from illness and looking after their physical health, are those same camps also watching over their campers’ mental and emotional health? Baltimore’s Child takes a closer look at what camps are doing to guide …