Reducing salt in children’s diets
Children’s diets should not exceed 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, so parents need to be extra careful about reading labels and choosing the lowest sodium options.
What is G6PD deficiency?
G6PD deficiency is an inherited condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
Text bubble bullies: the latest in cyberbullying
Recently, there has been an uptick in cyberbullying based on which smartphone kids use and whether they have iMessage or SMS capabilities.
Preventing TV tip-over injuries
There’s a simple one-and-done solution to prevent TV tip-over injuries: mount TVs to walls, or make sure TVs are resting on secured furniture.
Finding special time for your kids
In this blog post, Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents advice on finding special time for their children.