Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition
Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.
Back-to-school health tips
Follow these back-to-school health tips to help prepare for a successful new school year.
Later middle school start times may benefit teens
New research shows later middle school start times help children gain a competitive edge in the classroom and on the sports field, and become more engaged with family, friends, and peers.
Q&A: How can I get my baby to sleep on her own?
Our baby typically wakes up twice in the night and we’ve always had my wife breastfeed her to get her back to sleep. We want to get her to start putting herself to sleep and getting her to sleep through the night.
How to avoid negative effects of irregular bedtimes
Irregular bedtimes can disrupt a child’s circadian rhythms, the internal biological clocks that help determine sleep patterns.