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

Failure to thrive: My child is not gaining weight!

October 20, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Gastrointestinal, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs /by Rise and Shine

There are many factors that can cause failure to thrive (FTT) or malnutrition, such as illness or environmental, socioeconomic and behavioral factors.

Simple fall prevention tips for children of all ages

October 14, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Household Risks, Parenting, Playgrounds, Right Highlight, Safety /by Rise and Shine

Falls happen all the time, but you can reduce their occurrence by following these fall prevention tips!

Stress and anxiety warning signs

October 13, 2020/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety /by Rise and Shine

As a parent, you can pay attention to anxiety in your child by looking for some of these warning signs.

Halloween safety during COVID-19

October 7, 2020/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Family Life, Family life, Holidays, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

We asked Dr. Sarah Schaffer DeRoo to answer a few questions about celebrating Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What sports are safe during COVID-19?

October 6, 2020/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Family life, Fitness, Right Highlight, Sports, Staying healthy /by Rise and Shine

Wondering what sports are safe to play during COVID? To help you, we’ve put together a list of sports and their relative risk factors.