Kids need physical activity. It’s an important part of their physical and mental health. Not only does it offer a wealth of benefits, but it’s fun, too. Plus, staying active has a net positive effect on social development. If your kids want to play sports but you’re...
For kids, the ultimate Halloween dream likely features buckets full of sweet, sticky candy. They’ll sit right down in the middle of their haul and tear into piece after piece. By the end of the night, the only thing left will be smears of chocolate and a pile of empty...
The after-school period can be one of the hardest parts of the day for families. Kids who have gotten through the school day without a hitch walk through the front door and immediately fall to pieces. Some experts refer to this phenomenon as “after-school restraint...
Puberty. It's a fact of life. Still, it's not an easy thing for many parents to discuss. But sooner or later, it's a conversation that you're going to have to have. Hopefully, your first puberty discussion is just one of many. It may feel awkward at first, but you can...
If a childhood vaccination could keep your kids from getting cancer 20 years from now, would you do it? That's the sort of protection that the HPV vaccine offers. It guards against certain sexually transmitted infections that can turn into cancer years down the road....
It seems like new parents have a million responsibilities to juggle, especially when it comes to the health of your little ones. Among those responsibilities? Childhood immunizations. When you first spot a checklist of the shots your baby needs, you may feel a bit...
