Birthday party during Coronavirus lockdown

Navigating pandemic birthdays

Pandemic birthdays can still be fun. Here’s how to talk to your child about what their birthday will look like this year, along with some ideas for alternative celebrations.

healthy holiday foods

Eight tips for a healthy holiday season

For a healthy holiday season, try making treats from vegetables, fruits or low-fat cheese instead of making sweets.

Allergy food concept

Preventing, diagnosing and managing food allergies

History is key in the diagnosis of food allergy — What did they eat? What symptoms occurred? How soon?

Sad boy sitting near the window

COVID and suicidal thoughts in children and teens

Now more than ever it is important to know the suicide warning signs and to feel comfortable talking about suicide and safety with your child.

Crying toddler with older brother and mother

My toddler is often violent with his siblings

There are many simple behavioral strategies and techniques that can effectively curb violent toddler behaviors in a relatively short period of time.