“Ulcer” makes you think of overworked, over-stressed adults. While it may not seem like stomach ulcers are something kids would have to worry about, an Italian study found that the incidence of ulcers in kids in the U.S. was over… read more
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How to Get Your Child to Take Their Medicine
If you’ve got kids in school this fall, then your child has likely been hit by the bevy of germs living in schools and daycare centers. Fortunately, we have many medicines that can help our children heal or at least… read more
Setting Up an Obstacle Course in Your Backyard
Summer is finally upon us. If you are like most parents, you are faced with the ever-difficult task of keeping your kiddos entertained during their summer break. And we are not just talking about them fending for themselves playing video games on their tablets or… read more
5 Ways to Introduce New Foods to Your Toddler
Healthy eating is crucial for your toddler as they grow and develop. Starting early on in childhood means there may be less of a chance they develop chronic diseases and conditions like obesity, heart disease or type 2 diabetes. The… read more
Unwrapping the Benefits of Seaweed
Seaweed, the collective term for numerous species of marine plants and algae, has long been a staple of East Asian diets. Numerous studies, including a 2011 review in Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, have been published citing the high vitamin… read more
Conquering Your Child’s Fear of Needles
When I was about 10 years old, I went to a pediatrician’s office knowing that I would be getting a TB test where they puncture your skin with a needle. I was so scared that I ended up passing out… read more
Getting Your Kids Involved in Triathlons
If you watched the Olympics last summer, you may have seen USA triathlete Katie Zaferes win bronze for the United States — or heard about crazy triathletes completing an Ironman in Hawaii. The sport can seem inaccessible, but triathlon is… read more
15 Tips for Moms to Relax and Refocus
As modern mothers, we tend to hold ourselves to some impossible standards. If we had a touch of perfectionism before having a child, it can rear its head with a vengeance after we have a tiny human to raise, and… read more
How to Overcome Setbacks and Press Reset: A Meditation Guide for Tweens
Life can be hard. During the tween years, hormones are wreaking havoc on young bodies and emotions. School increases in intensity, social cliques form, kids get more involved in sports and afterschool activities. Tweens may also start using social media… read more
Newborn Screenings: What They Are and What They Really Mean
The day has finally come—your baby is here. Warmly snuggled in his or her blanket, your newborn is perfect! But there are still some necessary screenings that your doctors and specialists will have to perform to make sure your baby… read more
