Helping your child transition from pediatric to adult medical care
While it may be difficult to leave the comfort of your family provider, finding the best adult care for your child is an important part of growing up.
Healthy eating: why it’s time to stop cleaning your plate
Health experts agree that enforcing a “clean your plate” rule — regardless of a child’s age — isn’t always good for healthy eating.
What’s the right allowance for your child?
Think about the lessons you want your child to learn and pick an allowance structure that supports that.
Asthma flare-ups: what you need to know
Asthma flare-ups occur when the airways tighten in reaction to triggers such as pollen, dust, smoke or exercise.
How to avoid distracted parenting
In her blog post, Children’s National Hospital psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents tips on how to avoid distracted parenting.