When confronting the challenge of disciplining their children, moms and dads often default to the ways their own parents disciplined them, sometimes with harmful results.But mom and practicing pediatr

Kids are now back in school and social situations with their peers. And we know that anxiety levels have been at an all-time high throughout this pandemic. So today we're talking about anxiety, depres

The AAP releasedupdated recommendations on breastfeedinga few months ago, which have been a bitcontroversial because they call for supporting moms who breastfeed 2 years or beyond (from the previou

This is not a discussion any parent wants to have with their kids. We don't even wanna think about it but think about it we must. Our kids have a unique issue that we did not have. They must be prepar

We do a lot of podcasts here at Healthy Children on parenting tips and ways we could be better parents and ways to keep our kids healthy and safe. But what about being a conscious parent? These days w

Play is important to child development. It should be a priority in childrens lives.Why Play is Priority Play with caregivers, peers and teachers affects brain structure and function. Playful learning

Pediatricians around the country are voicing concern over federal and state actions that could threaten the medical rights and safety of teenagers seeking reproductive healthcare, including pregnancy

After spending so much time at home these last few years, and doing school online, some children may not be excited to go back to the classroom. And we know anxiety and depression have been on the ris

All summer long, your children most likely have been staying up all night, sleeping in, and have lost track of any type of schedule.All summer long, your children most likely have been staying up all

Grandparents step into parents' shoes when necessary. Grandfamilies are presented with unique challenges.Millions of children across the United States are being raised by their grandparents.Grandparen