What to Do if My Child Shows Signs of Mental Illness
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The objective of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues across the globe. It also aims to take steps to …
Children's Health
Making Brown Bag Lunches Safe to Eat
While schools and offices have re-opened and are slowly gaining our everyday lives, we cannot ignore the hard fact of navigating amid a global health pandemic. People still need to …
Weight Gain in Children Starts at Home
Looking at the current state of weight gain in children, we must look inward. In the United States alone, the number of children with obesity has continued to rise over …
Preparing for Back to School
What My Child Should Know this Year Back-to-school is anything but ordinary as we continue to navigate COVID-19. You and your child may feel anxious about the return to school …
CDC RSV Health Advisory Warning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issued a health advisory June 10, 2021 to notify clinicians and caregivers about increased interseasonal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity across …
Preventing Swimmer’s Ear in Adults and Children
Planning a dip in the pool or the ocean but worried about swimmer’s ear? Contrary to the name, swimmer’s ear can occur on dry land too. It is an infection …
How to Know if My Child Needs Glasses
When a child is unwell, parents can usually tell that something’s wrong as they notice a change in their behavior. However, if a child has vision problems, these may go …
Best Exercises for Kids
Most kids like to play all day long. Their energy levels are unmatched, and that’s why it’s even more critical to help them direct this energy into a lifelong habit …
How Sugar Affects Children
There are only a few things that light up a child’s face like a sugary treat. Born with a sweet tooth, most children love their dose of daily sucrose and …