little girl getting a checkup

Preparing your child with autism for a medical visit

The Children’s National Autism Behavioral Consult team shares some tips for preparing your child with autism for a medical visit.

Baby girl eating raw food

Q&A: How can I feed my baby solid foods without risking choking?

Dr. Lauren Rechtman explains that when you feed a baby solid foods, you should break them up into small pieces and stick with soft foods.

Little boy having a tantrum

Dealing with meltdowns

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey provides advice on dealing with meltdowns.

boy testing his blood sugar levels

Q&A: How do I help my teen manage his Type 1 diabetes?

Dr. Fran Cogen answers a reader’s question about encouraging her teen to manage his blood sugar levels.

three kids lying in the grass

Six tips for setting up a summer routine

It’s important to set up routines and structure in order to maintain happiness and keep your kids healthy during summer vacation.