“What am I going to eat for lunch today?” This question has a unique ability to stop us in our tracks when asked by our kids. Either the next few minutes are pure chaos as you throw whatever you find in your fridge into your…
Children’s Health articles
Bask in the sun, take a dip in the pool, feel the blades of grass between your toes. Summer’s long days are here to enjoy, but some of the season’s best outdoor pastimes can also wreak havoc on our skin. Combat summer’s most pesky skin…
“These kids need love, support, understanding and dependability,” says Dr. Laura Hershorin, pictured above. Dr. Hershorin is a mom to a recent high-school grad and a Teladoc board-certified family physician with over 25 years of experience. After a year that was like no other, kids…
Finally, we are seeing life around us bounce back as more and more adults, and now young teens, are getting vaccinated. But if you have children under 12 who don’t have a COVID-19 vaccine option, how do you decide what is safe to do this…
Back to school is always bittersweet. As your little ones continue to grow up and now tackle a new grade, health, happiness and safety is top of mind. If your child will be in classrooms with other people instead of learning online at home, here…
After months at home, kids are finally prepping to go back to school. The classroom may be different this year, but we are still brimming with excitement about a new school year! Let’s take a look at some much-needed precautions in light of the pandemic…
Few topics get parents jabbering more than sleep. Every child’s needs and rhythms are different, and overtiredness can wreak havoc on a home. From navigating night-wakings and naps when they’re little to balancing busy schedules and screen time as they age, how’s a parent to…
Sometimes our children’s daily schedules are so busy with music lessons, tutoring sessions, and dental appointments that it’s hard to work in one of the most important activities that young minds and bodies need—letting our kids play outside. Getting out of the house helps kids…