Orthopedic Guide to Broken Bones and Fractures
What are some common bone breaks and fractures – and when should we go to the ER? Here’s important insight from a VCU doc.
Parenting Tips on Sleeping: How Can I Get My Child to Sleep in Her Bed?
Sleeping, naps, bedtime – some of our kids’ biggest struggles are connected to sleep. These parenting strategies might help.
Guide to Baby’s First Foods from a Dietician
When, how, where, and why to introduce baby’s first foods! The ins and outs of starting baby on something other than breast milk or formula.
Talk About Suicide with Your Family to Save Lives
Find out how talking about suicide and listening to people who want to share their experiences can save lives in this article by expert Anne Moss Rogers.
Creating a Safer Social Media Space for Families
These days, it’s convenient and easy to blame social media for many of society’s pitfalls – from the rise of the sometimes dangerous challenge trend to the state of our mental wellness. When thinking about the connection between eating disorders…
Behavioral Health and Nutrition for Families
When your child has been prescribed stimulant medication, it can be challenging to navigate their meals and snacks. As a pediatric dietitian, I work with kids who are prescribed stimulant medications as part of their treatment plan for ADHD, or…
5 Breastfeeding Questions Answered
After the birth of my first daughter, breastfeeding became such an important part of my postpartum experience and my relationship with her. I was surprised by how special it felt to be able to feed my baby from my own…
In Charge of Me! Teaching Consent
“You don’t have to kiss or hug anyone you do not want to.” I started sharing statements like this with each of my children when they were about four years old. Having been sexually abused at the age of eleven,…
Advice for Parenting Teens
My soon-to-be eighth-grader has a crush on a neighbor. A few summers ago (pre-crush and pre-pandemic), I let them hang out together in her bedroom. I don’t think that’s a good idea now. Any thoughts on how I should approach…
Protect Your Family from Cancer
Every year, more than 46,000 Americans are diagnosed with preventable cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Today a vaccine exists that prevents the majority of HPV infections which, in turn, prevents more than 90 percent of all cancers caused…
