7 Reasons why Social Media Doesn’t fit a Tween's World
Tips to balance social media in the world of a middle school child.
Development
Telemedicine for Today’s Healthy Families
How telemedicine is helping parents and children from the comfort of home.
Why Day Camp Matters
5 reasons day camp is more than just summer fun.
Helping Kids Navigate Toxic Friendships
How to help kids make good, positive friendships
Does Spending Time Online Destroy Empathy?
Six ways families can engage with online communities that actively encourage positive social values.
Yoga for Kids
From schools to studios, yoga is popping up everywhere for kids, and for good reason.
Eating Out With a Child on the Autism Spectrum
From McDonald’s to white-tablecloth restaurants, use these tips to help make a meal out delightful for you and other guests.
Raising a Transgender Child
Two local moms open up about parenting a transgender child — and what they’ve learned about loving your children for exactly who they are
How To Raise A Well-Rounded Child
It’s possible for parents to raise well-rounded kids without ramping up pressure or piling on after-school commitments.
Could My Child Have Autism?
Expert Dr. Gary Mesibov answers questions parents want to ask.
Sports and ADHD: A Positive Connection?
If you’d like to incorporate sports into your child’s life to improve his or her ADHD symptoms, keep these tips in mind.
New Guidelines for Tots and Technology
The AAP revises guidelines on screentime babies and toddlers, acknowledging that screens are everywhere.
Could Eating Peanuts Early on Prevent Your Child’s Allergy?
Exposing children to peanuts at a young age could actually prevent the development of a peanut allergy later in life.
Do Infertility Treatments Cause Developmental Delays in Children?
Researchers studied assessment scores of 1,800 children born to women who became pregnant after receiving infertility treatments.
Helping Your Child Face Their Fears
When it comes to children’s fears, the list can range from monsters to thunderstorms and everything in between.
Helping Kids Set and Reach Goals
Learning to set and achieve goals boosts kids’ success in a big way.
3 Signs That Your Ballet Dancer May Have a Hip Injury
Watch out for these warning signs if you have a child that takes ballet.
Top 5 Teething Tips for Baby
Ease the pain of new teeth growing in.
A Look at Teens’ Relationships With Their Cell Phones
The dangers and emotional consequences teens pay for "likes" and so called friends.
Nurturing the Introverted Child
Finding the balance between social interaction and quiet time.
Anger Management: Helping Kids Cool Down
From a hitting toddler to a temperamental teen, here’s how to help kids keep their cool.
Why You Should Read to Your Baby
Reading aloud to your baby is an important form of stimulation.
Pediatric Dentists Urge Parents: Use Only Water in Sippy Cups
Many experts believe that sippy cups containing sugary beverages are responsible for the rise in tooth decay.
NexGen Mint: New Program for Teens at the Mint Museum
A new program for teens at The Mint Museum.
