Food trends abound with frappuccinos, frozen yogurt, smoothies, bubble tea and other gotta-have-it items. From social media to mother-daughter dates, I see the evidence almost daily of these fads; we are bombarded almost as frequently with dietary information and misinformation about them. I consulted with Kathryn Violette, RD, LDN, to help me separate nutritional fact […]
Put Down That Device! Stepping outside for Mindfulness
The other day, I jumped in the van to head to the grocery store and got down the street before I noticed I’d left my phone charging at home. Once I realized it, I felt like I was missing a limb and had to resist the urge to turn around and get it. The store […]
Eyeing Good Health on Summer’s Sunny Days
My first “real” sunglasses were gold Ray Ban aviators. I proudly wore them every day of the summer of 1988 as I sat poolside in a lifeguard stand, twirling a whistle and feeling super cool. Since those days, I almost always have a pair of sunglasses handy when outside, year-round. I don’t feel quite right […]
A Local Oncology Expert Explains Why Adolescents Should Get the HPV Vaccine
Vaccinations have long been used to minimize the risk of developing specific viruses. More recently, researchers have begun focusing on developing vaccines to prevent cancer. The HPV vaccine, approved by the Food and Drug Administration about a decade ago, is one such exciting development that has resulted from these efforts. The HPV vaccine protects recipients […]
Spring Allergies: Nothing to Sneeze About
After kids have been cooped up indoors all winter, the arrival of spring and its attendant warm weather and blooming flowers bring an almost magical quality to the new season; except, that is, for spring allergy sufferers. And children are by no means immune to the problem. In fact, about 20 percent of all children […]
Addiction Does Not Discriminate The opioid epidemic is reaching all demographics, including adolescents.
On Dec. 16 of 2013, just two days after his 23rd birthday, Carroll County native Sean Schmidt would inject what he thought was heroin into his arm, a decision that would end up costing him his life. On that same day Beth Schmidt lost her son, she would also gain a purpose—working with the […]
Managing Childhood Anxiety
It’s no secret that we are living in a stressful day and age. Parents are expected to juggle work and home life, and help their children navigate the competitive worlds of school, sports and social activities. And with social media permeating our daily lives, the added pressure to project a perfect image only adds to […]
Sleep Hygiene—As Crucial for Kids as Personal Hygiene
As a parent, you understand the importance of teaching your child about good personal and dental hygiene. But many parents don’t realize that it’s equally critical to teach children good sleep hygiene—the practice of habits that directly impact the quality of a person’s sleep. Both the quantity and quality of sleep we get each night […]
B’More Healthy Plan ahead for severe weather.
When a major storm strikes, it can leave a trail of devastation and danger behind. Just look at Hurricane Matthew last month. Volatile weather is common when seasons change, so it’s the perfect time to take stock of your emergency resources. Being on the coast, Maryland is no stranger to severe weather—from flooding to major […]
B’More Healthy: Building a Better Brain
There’s a gray area in child development—an area where difficulties in behavior, attention or academic skills reveal early risks for long-term challenges. These early challenges can easily develop into lifelong disabilities in some children; however, when environments nurture brain health, more of these children will succeed like their typically developing peers. Knowledge about how to […]
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