6-12 years Archives | Rise and Shine by Children's National

Treating children with ADHD

August 15, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Neurological, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Pediatric neuropsychiatrist Jay Salpekar, MD, recommends a combination of therapy, education, behavior modification and medicine for treating children with ADHD.

Three tips for a smooth back-to-school transition

August 13, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety /by Rise and Shine

For a smooth back-to-school transition, make sure you talk to your child about the transition, identify potential stressors and try a “dress rehearsal” to get them used to the routine.

Girsl softball team sitting in the dugout

5 tips for preventing children’s injuries this summer

August 8, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Safety, Sports, Summer Safety /by Rise and Shine

Keep your kids safe this summer by using these tips from Dr. Sam Zhao.

EEG with electrical activity of abnormal brain at risk of SUDEP

What is SUDEP?

August 1, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Left Feature, Neurological /by Rise and Shine

SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, is when someone with epilepsy dies suddenly and unexpectedly for an unknown reason. The good news is there are things a family and child can do to reduce the risk of SUDEP.

How to keep your kids academically healthy during summer break

July 30, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Summer Vacation /by Rise and Shine

Research shows that on average, students’ achievement scores can decline over summer vacation by one month’s worth of school-year learning.