New parents have a lot on their plates when heading home from the hospital for the first time. It can be overwhelming trying to remember ... Read More
Parenting
I Was Accused of a Crime that Doesn’t Exist—When Politics Meet Medicine
For privacy purposes, we will be referred to as Jane, my husband as John, Doe We’ve all seen the posters saying, “Don’t Shake the Baby” ... Read More
Love and Health: Father Daughter Fitness
In 2011, a Cochrane review provided the following recommendations: including healthy eating, physical activity, and body image in the school ... Read More
Breast-Feed Now, Avoid Diabetes Later
Breastfeeding has been known to come along with an over-supply of benefits for the mother. From weight-loss, speedy after-birth healing, ... Read More
Mother Accused Of Sending Healthy Son To 323 Hospital Visits, 13 Surgeries
How far do you think a mother go if she thinks her child is sick? We've heard of overprotective moms, but what about moms who may be ... Read More
#WeSeeYou: 4-Year-Old Chicago Boy Reads 100 Books In A Day On Facebook Live
When most Chicagoans were upset about waking up to snow last Saturday, Caleb Green saw it as the perfect 'snowy day' for a reading marathon. ... Read More
New Study Says Most Infant Formula Claims Not Based On Science: What Every Black Family Needs To Know
African Americans have some of the lowest rates of breastfeeding. That means more of our infants are formula fed. Understanding the benefits ... Read More
How Parents Can Take Charge of Childhood Obesity
America is one of the unhealthiest countries in the world according to several reports. We’re out of shape and our life expectancy lowers ... Read More
ADHD In Minority Youth: Are Misdiagnoses The New Norm?
Is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) underdiagnosed among African American children? The answer may hold implications for ... Read More
What Candy Does To Your Teeth
It’s that time of year again. Kids are ramping up for one of the biggest (and sweetest) holidays of the year, Halloween. While safety is ... Read More
The Making Of A Disney Dreamer
In 2017, the Disney Dreamers Academy (DDA) celebrated 10 groundbreaking years of bringing together 100 of the nation’s brightest minds and ... Read More
Parents: Watch Out For These 5 Contagious Infections
It's officially back to school season! That time of year we all look forward to where so many get caught up in purchasing school supplies, ... Read More
