For many years, there was debate about whether playing video games regularly could change someone’s behavior. According to recent studies, ... Read More
Parenting
This New Study Could Change How You See Contact Sports
For decades, the conversation surrounding contact sports and brain health has been clouded by a mix of anecdotal fear and scientific ... Read More
Parents Are Letting their Kids Swear Now – Here’s Why
The traditional "soap in the mouth" approach to parenting is rapidly fading into the rearview mirror. As the data suggests, the modern ... Read More
ADHD: Treating Your Child Without Medication
ADHD is a neurobehavioral development disorder that affects both children and adults. In the U.S. alone, an estimated seven million (11.4 ... Read More
I’m a Pediatrician and Mom—Here’s How I Make Doctor Visits Kid-Friendly
For many children, a trip to the doctor brings anxiety, tears, and endless questions. But Jacksonville-based pediatrician Dr. Letisha ... Read More
New Mexico Could Become First to Offer Free Childcare for All Income Levels
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently proposed offering free child care to all families, regardless of income, aiming to use ... Read More
7 Tell-Tale Signs of Parent Burnout
You’ve probably only heard of burnout when it comes to your job. However, you can definitely get to that state as a parent, too. ... Read More
Empty Nest Syndrome? Back-to-School Tips for Parents Too
When kids head back to school—or move away to college—parents often feel the shift just as much, if not more. The quiet house, the empty ... Read More
Why How We Speak to Kids Matters More Than We Think
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” For generations, parents and teachers repeated this familiar saying ... Read More
15 Breastfeeding Secrets For Every New Black Mom
Doctors always recommend breastfeeding up to the age of six months, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to accomplish. In fact, getting a ... Read More
First Time at Daycare? 5 Ways to Soothe Your Child’s Separation Anxiety
When you think about daycare, you’re likely envisioning all the fun things your child will learn and the new relationships they’ll form. One ... Read More
8 Must-Have Vaccines for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
With back-to-school season in full swing, parents are busy checking off lists to ensure their children are ready for the classroom. Among ... Read More
