For many teens, dating and social relationships come with excitement, uncertainty, and pressure. Caregivers can help by creating space for honest conversations and by teaching teens how to recognize unsafe dynamics, set boundaries, and ask for help when needed.
Some social media challenges are harmless, but others can lead to serious injuries. Learn what research shows about risky online challenges, warning signs to watch for, and practical ways to help kids handle pressure and stay safer.
Unlike walking or talking, reading doesn’t just “happen” on its own—it has to be taught. Discover what the Science of Reading says about how kids learn best, why early language and shared books at home matter so much, and how programs like Reach Out and Read and Imagination Library help families build strong foundations for lifelong reading and learning.
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A hemangioma is a benign tumor of blood vessels. It usually appears around 2-4 weeks of age as a small red-pink patch. It then grows rapidly for 5-6 months and continues to grow slowly until 1 year of age. Read More
Learn how skin-to-skin time, pacifier practice, and non-nutritive breast/chest feeding help preterm babies in the NICU develop coordinated sucking, swallowing, and breathing so they can transition from tube feeds to successful oral feeding. Read More
Learn why back-sleeping is still the safest choice, when to talk with your pediatrician, and easy ways to help your baby’s head round out over time with tummy time, position changes, and play. Read More
In a world where kids are constantly online, it’s important to understand how human traffickers may use the internet to reach young people. This guide breaks down common tactics and offers practical tips for protecting your child and fostering open communication. Read More
Kids are experts at testing gravity—so fractures are bound to happen. Learn how to tell a break from a bad sprain, what to do if a bone is sticking out, when splinting at home is helpful, and why today’s casts and treatments are often lighter, cooler, and easier for kids to manage. Read More
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports running and gives some helpful recommendations for families considering whether to have their children compete in longer distances, such as a 5K race or longer. Read More
The results are in, and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Word of the Year 2022 is... GASLIGHTING. Gaslighting is defined as the act or practice of grossly misleading someone, especially for one's own advantage. Read More
Eating disorders look differently in every patient, which can make early detection tricky; however, there are some themes that unite youth with eating disorders that I would like to share. Read More
