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.
Mom’s Doing the 10K? Exercise and Kids
What’s a mom to do when her kids aren’t keeping her moving anymore? Running the Sports Backers Monument Avenue 10K is one way to exercise.
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.
Stay Alert to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
What is carbon monoxide and why is it so dangerous? Virginia Poison Center has strategies for keeping your family safe from carbon monoxide.
POTS, Complex Pain, and a Path to Wellness
In many ways, Gretchen Gregor is a typical teenager. An only child, she lives with her parents, Stacy and Jeff, in their West End home. She loves animals, enjoys a good movie night, and looks forward to frightening the masses…
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…
Elder Mistreatment and the Rise of Ageism
During the past two years, we have heard a lot about protecting our elders. Public health experts directed older adults to stay home to stay safe. While social distancing may have helped prevent the spread of disease, it did not…
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…
