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July 23, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Pandemic Summer Safety

Pandemic Summer Safety In this issue: Summer activities during the pandemic; managing Celiac disease; feeding the picky eater Summer is getting into full swing and many of us are itching to resume normal summertime ac…

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July 16, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Your Child's Physical and Emotional Wellness

Your Child's Physical and Emotional Wellness In this issue: Promoting wellness with your child at home; going to the dentist during the pandemic; return to school webinar series While your child has likely developed s…

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July 9, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Sun Safety for Kids

Sun Safety for Kids In this issue: sun safety, avoiding bug bites, treating poison ivy As the temperatures rise, it's important to think about sun safety, especially for children and teens who tend to spend more time …

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July 2, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Census 2020: Get Counted!

Census 2020: Get Counted! In this issue: why you should fill out the Census plus grocery shopping and visiting a new baby during the pandemic Would you be surprised to know that in about 10 minutes you could help chan…

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June 25, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity In this issue: Understanding sexual orientation and gender identity, coronavirus vs allergies, social distancing without alienating people June is Pride Month: a ti…

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June 18, 2020 at 10:59 AM

When Can Kids See Their Grandparents?

When Can Kids See Their Grandparents? In this issue: visting grandparents, playground safety, returning to daycare With lockdowns lifting around the country, many people are starting to wonder when it will be okay to …

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June 11, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Talking to Kids About Racism

Talking to Kids About Racism In this issue: talking to kids about racism; crisis and mental health resources; Facebook Live Pandemic Parenting series With racial inequality, anger, anxiety and distress at the forefron…

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June 4, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Asthma and COVID-19

Asthma and COVID-19 In this issue: asthma and COVID-19 risk, coping with quarantine, Facebook Live Pandemic Parenting series Many parents are wondering how the coronavirus (COVID-19) affects children with asthma. Base…

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May 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM

What is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C)?

What is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C)? In this issue: MIS-C, pregnancy and COVID-19, Facebook Live Pandemic Parenting series If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you may have heard about a new i…

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May 21, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Parents: Take Care of Yourselves!

Parents: Take Care of Yourselves! In this issue: The importance of self-care, co-sleeping during the pandemic, Facebook Live Pandemic Parenting series Parenting requires a lot of things – patience, kindness, consisten…

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May 14, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Coronavirus and Routine Vaccinations

Coronavirus and Routine Vaccinations In this issue: the importance of routine vaccines; telling young children school is cancelled, Facebook Live Pandemic Parenting series Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, m…

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May 7, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Using Mindfulness to Alleviate Stress

Using Mindfulness to Alleviate Stress In this issue: mindfulness and stress; telehealth tips; parent's checklist for preventing injuries If you’re like most people, the coronavirus pandemic probably has you and your f…

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April 30, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Should Children Wear Masks?

Should Children Wear Masks? In this issue: kids, masks and COVID-19; how to be a handwashing hero; good foods create good moods The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended wearing cloth face coverings to pro…

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April 23, 2020 at 10:59 AM

COVID-19 and Healthy Sleep Habits

COVID-19 and Healthy Sleep Habits In this issue: the importance of maintaining a healthy sleep schedule, pedestrian and bike safety, managing extra free time As schools close and at-home learning begins in earnest for…

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April 16, 2020 at 10:59 AM

What To Do If Your Child Tests Positive For COVID-19

What To Do If Your Child Tests Positive For COVID-19 In this issue: what to do if your child tests positive for COVID-19, a kid's guide to telehealth visits, home safety tips In the event that your child contracts COV…

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April 9, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Supporting Your Teen During COVID-19

Supporting Your Teen During COVID-19 In this issue: the coronavirus outbreak and your teen, keeping kids safe around cars, gluten-free cleaning products The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has upended everyone’s lives…

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April 2, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Helping Kids Deal With Disappointment

Helping Kids Deal With Disappointment In this issue: helping kids deal with disappointments, a kid's video guide to coronavirus, breastfeeding when you have COVID-19 As schools close, and birthday parties, graduations…

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March 26, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Answers to Your Questions about Coronavirus

Answers to Your Questions about Coronavirus In this issue: Coronavirus Q&A; homeschooling tips, talking to your kids about coronavirus We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) from co…

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March 19, 2020 at 10:59 AM

How Oversleeping and Lack of Sleep Affect Your Child

How Oversleeping and Lack of Sleep Affect Your Child In this issue: sleep and your child's mood, healthy foods and your immune system, getting kids moving and eating right Did you know that both oversleeping and under…

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March 12, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Coronavirus FAQs for Kids and Grown-ups

Coronavirus FAQs for Kids and Grown-ups In this issue: Coronavirus FAQs for kids, talking to kids about COVID-19, what you need to know about coronavirus Your kids probably have a ton of questions about coronavirus di…

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March 5, 2020 at 11:59 AM

How to Prep Your Kids for Daylight Saving Time

How to Prep Your Kids for Daylight Saving Time In this issue: Daylight Saving Time tips Getting children to bed can be difficult enough, but with Daylight Saving Time starting Sunday, parents may find getting kids to …

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February 27, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Four Ways to Sneak Nutrition into Any Meal

Four Ways to Sneak Nutrition into Any Meal In this issue: creating healthy meals, breastfeeding and tongue-tie, what is cholesterol? Getting kids to eat healthy can sometimes feel like “Mission: Impossible.” But there…

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February 20, 2020 at 10:59 AM

Healthy Dental Hygiene Habits

Healthy Dental Hygiene Habits In this issue: keeping your kids' teeth healthy; tips for toddler toothpaste; soothing a teething toddler Did you know that early childhood tooth decay is the number one chronic disease a…

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February 13, 2020 at 11:59 PM

Get Heart Healthy

Get Heart Healthy In this issue: keeping your kids' hearts healthy; tips for heart health; managing Valentine's Day anxiety Happy Heart Month! February is a great time to take stock of your health and implement some h…

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February 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus In this issue: coronavirus information, getting your child to sleep, how to stop your child from yelling all the time Lately, the news has been filled with reports of the deadly…

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January 30, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Give Back by Donating Blood

Give Back by Donating Blood In this issue: donating blood, is fake meat good for you, gluten at school January is National Blood Donor Month, the perfect time to help save lives. Donating blood is fast and easy, and b…

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January 23, 2020 at 11:59 AM

8 Winter Veggies to Keep You Healthy this Season

8 Winter Veggies to Keep You Healthy this Season In this issue: healthy winter vegetables, nutritious snacks for kids, creating healthy eating habits Now that winter is in full swing and we’ve adjusted to seasonal cha…

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January 16, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Trampoline Safety

Trampoline Safety In this issue: the dangers of trampolines; what to do when potty training isn't working; how to reduce choking hazards Exercise is important for kids, but there’s one form of exercise many pediatrici…

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January 9, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Everything You Need to Know about Fevers

Everything You Need to Know about Fevers In this issue: fever facts; how to treat a headache; the dangers of sofa sleeping for babies There tends to be a lot of confusion when it comes to fevers in children. Parents o…

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January 2, 2020 at 11:59 AM

Good News for Celiac Families

Good News for Celiac Families In this issue: celiac families may not need separate cooking surfaces, controlling asthma, why do kids need ear tubes? Parents of children with celiac disease may be able to rest easier t…

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December 26, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Making Family New Year’s resolutions

Making Family New Year’s resolutions In this issue: resolutions for you and your family, why you should wash your hands, winter safety The year is almost over, which means it's time to start thinking about making New …

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December 19, 2019 at 11:59 AM

How to Handle Too Many Gifts

How to Handle Too Many Gifts In this issue: handling an excess of holiday gifts, the dangers of button batteries, safe vs unsafe gifts for kids The holiday season is upon us and while parents might be overwhelmed with…

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December 12, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Holiday Travel with Kids

Holiday Travel with Kids In this issue: tips for traveling with kids, travel activities, reducing motion sickness Over the holidays, many families will travel to visit friends and relatives. This can be both exciting …

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December 5, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Handling Holiday Stress

Handling Holiday Stress In this issue: tips for reducing stress, holiday season safety, keeping your family healthy during the holidays The winter holiday season can be a time of great joy and festivity, but it can al…

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November 28, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Debunking Diabetes Myths

Debunking Diabetes Myths In this issue: bunking diabetes myths, how to help your teen manage their diabetes, and diabetes during the holidays November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the cou…

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November 21, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Teaching Children About Gratitude

Teaching Children About Gratitude The Thanksgiving Issue: How to teach your kids about gratitude, getting the family moving after the big meal and diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving food. It’s almost Thanksgiving, which m…

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November 14, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Bullying and Adolescent Suicide

Bullying and Adolescent Suicide In this issue: the connection between bullying and suicide, setting limits on smartphones and coping with a lost lovey. Bullied teens are twice as likely to consider suicide and nearly …

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November 7, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Five Reasons to Get the Flu Shot

Five Reasons to Get the Flu Shot Focus on the flu: why kids should get the flu shot, answers to your flu FAQs, how to protect your family from the flu Flu season is just around the corner, which means it's time to sta…

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October 31, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Your Halloween Safety Checklist

Your Halloween Safety Checklist In this newsletter: Halloween safety, tooth-friendly Halloween tips and healthy Halloween treats! Halloween is an exciting time of year for both children and adults. The holiday is full…

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October 24, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Teaching Your Child Pedestrian Safety

Teaching Your Child Pedestrian Safety As adults, much of our knowledge around street safety seems second nature. For kids and teenagers, the street can be distracting, resulting in potential danger. Teaching your child…

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October 17, 2019 at 10:59 AM

When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Department

When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Department One of parents' most common questions is when to take their child to the emergency department versus urgent care or a personal pediatrician. In her latest video and a…

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October 10, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Do Expectant Mothers Need Folic Acid?

Do Expectant Mothers Need Folic Acid? When you're pregnant, it seems like there are dozens of vitamins you're expected to take and foods you're supposed to eat. Folic acid is definitely one that should be high on your …

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October 3, 2019 at 10:59 AM

What to do if you think your child has a learning disability

What to do if you think your child has a learning disability There are many potential reasons for problems at school, but one of the primary reasons is learning disabilities, both those already diagnosed as well as und…

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September 26, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Everything You Need to Know About Teens and Vaping

Everything You Need to Know About Teens and Vaping E-cigarettes are a growing concern because of their availability, addictiveness and attractiveness to teens. But what exactly are e-cigarettes and why are they so bad?…

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September 19, 2019 at 10:59 AM

How to Help a Child Who Has Suicidal Thoughts

How to Help a Child Who Has Suicidal Thoughts Talking to your child about suicide may feel scary but there are some helpful dos and don’ts that can make this process a little easier. You can use these tools yourself or…

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September 12, 2019 at 10:59 AM

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

The Benefits of Breastfeeding When your baby is born, there are plenty of things to think about, and one of the first is how to feed your newborn, be it breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or both. To help you navigate the b…

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September 5, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Helping Kids with Homework

Helping Kids with Homework Now that school is back in full swing, you may be trying to figure out the best way to handle homework. Being involved in your child’s homework is important. As with all parenting endeavors, …

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August 29, 2019 at 10:59 AM

When Young Children Lie

When Young Children Lie Research suggests that lying is very common in young children and can start as young as 2 years old. It's an important part of navigating social situations, so lying does serve a purpose. The ke…

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August 22, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Managing Your Child's Healthcare Needs at School

Managing Your Child's Healthcare Needs at School Handing over the important responsibility of managing your child’s health care needs can be daunting. However, you can assure your child’s school is ready to respond to …

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August 15, 2019 at 11:03 AM

How to Ensure a Successful Back-to-School Transition

How to Ensure a Successful Back-to-School Transition The back-to-school season brings excitement and a fresh start for students. It’s also a great time for parents to assess their child’s health and take some preventat…

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