Family

Medium-distance view from the back of a mother sitting at the kitchen table with her teenage boy.

Managing your mental health when your teen has a chronic illness

Caring for a teen with a chronic illness is stressful. Tips for mothers to nurture their own mental health.

Why no amount of alcohol during pregnancy is safe

A baby's exposure to alcohol in the womb is the leading preventable cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

How communities help children heal from traumatic events

When the unthinkable happens, everyone has a role in helping children recover. Here are tips for parents, teachers and health care providers.

Before you’re admitted, a hospitalist wants you to know these three things

Taking a few necessary precautions will set up your acute care team for success.

Growing teenage girl looking at face in bathroom mirror and struggling with period problems.

When do period problems in teens become PROBLEMS?

If menstrual cycles are affecting a young woman's ability to study or work, it's time to get help.

A father helps his young daughter put on a bicycle helmet as she sits on a tricycle.

A bicycle helmet is a crucial piece of equipment. All about helmets.

Even if someone's taking only a short bike ride, wearing a helmet is so important.

When should I worry my child isn’t meeting their developmental milestones?

About 1 in 6 children have a developmental disability. Tracking milestones and getting help early is the best way to set your child up for success.

5 physical benefits of gardening as a family

Gardening can help keep the whole family in shape and put the kids on a path to healthy eating.

How much screen time can my child have over the summer?

Now that school is out and the weather is hot and muggy, you may be tempted to relax your family’s screen time rules. Here’s why pediatric nurse practitioner Jasmine M. Terrell doesn’t recommend it.