If the options at your child’s school cafeteria are lacking, it may be time to take matters into your own hands. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), making sure kids eat right is critical for brain development, growth, bone growth, skin, teeth, eyes, the digestive system and immune health. …
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It’s Only Natural: Nature-Based Occupational Therapy for Kids
Lauren Villa is a pediatric occupational therapist at Express Yourself Therapy, in Kensington, Maryland. She primarily works with children who have sensory differences, diagnoses or developmental disorders that impact their ability to participate in play in a “meaningful way.” Villa is currently operating a nature-based occupational therapy program at Freetown …
Read More »Safe and Swimming: A Q&A with GBMC Pediatric Group’s Rachel Plotnik
With summer in full swing, many of us are quickly approaching beach-side vacations, hotel stays and poolside fun. But it’s important to stay vigilant. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years old, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC also …
Read More »Baby-Proofing Guide: Pediatric Experts Share Their Tips
Baby-proofing is an important step in every parent’s journey. As children grow, so does their curiosity. The goal is to make your home a safe place for them to play and explore without risking injuries. To create our baby-proofing guide, we reached out to two pediatricians — Jonathan Miller, who …
Read More »Preventing Harm from Wildfire Smoke
Since Tuesday, June 6, smoke has flowed down from Canada to cover much of the northeastern United States, blanketing cities from New York to Washington, D.C., including Baltimore. But this smoke isn’t just irritating. it can be dangerous, especially for vulnerable populations. We spoke to Theresa Nguyen, a pediatrician who …
Read More »What to Know About Youth Diabetes
A diabetes diagnosis can feel crushing, especially when you aren’t expecting it. This is even more true when the diagnosis is for your child. But parents of children living with diabetes and doctors both have one clear message: the condition is manageable. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic health …
Read More »For Kid- and Family-friendly Workouts Anywhere, Focus on Functional Movement
With kids, it may already feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to balance your exercise needs with those of your children. According to Dr. Christi Hay, founder and pediatrician at Palisades Pediatrics in Washington, D.C., kids need at least an hour of exercise per day. Though recess …
Read More »8 Essentials for a Healthy Heart
Take your family’s heart health into your own hands with Life’s Essential 8—a checklist of healthy habits and measures that affect heart, brain and overall well-being for anyone age 2 and older. The American Heart Association’s checklist—now expanded for younger ages since its release more than a decade ago—is centered …
Read More »Spring Sport Safety: Keeping Your Kid Off the Bench
Staying active is an important part of staying healthy, and spring sports are a great way to keep your child on the move. However, there are risks involved. We spoke with Matthew Jepson, a sports medicine physician at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics, the second largest provider of orthopaedic care …
Read More »Healthy Goals for Families in 2023
At nearly two months into the new year, it’s a good time for families to reflect on making positive changes in their lives. And that doesn’t only apply to the grown-ups. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), New Year’s resolutions can be a great way for kids …
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