How to talk to your teen about smoking
Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain, which continues to develop until age 25. This is one of many reasons why you should talk to your child about tobacco and e-cigarette use.
Seven questions parents ask about winter safety
During the winter, getting enough exercise is one of the first areas we overlook, but it’s critically important for strengthening growing hearts and lungs and preventing obesity.
Preventing and managing gift jealousy among siblings
Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains gift jealousy and offers tips for parents on preventing and managing gift jealousy among siblings.
Taking the naughty or nice out of holiday gift giving
In her latest blog post, Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents holiday tips on gift giving.
Helping your child cope with shots
There are many strategies that you can use with your child to help reduce distress and fleeting pain associated with shots.