Reading is a cornerstone of learning. However, it's not always easy for all kids to read. About 10 million children in the United States have some sort of reading disorder. People with reading disorders can face challenges when their brain processes written words and...
High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel...
Constance Scharff Ph.D. KEY POINTS Children are suffering a mental health crisis. Actions now can improve mental health outcomes and overall well-being.Families play a critical role in creating opportunities for support and healing for children experiencing mental...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can affect a child's social skills, communication, and behavior. Because most children with ASD will sit, crawl, and walk on time, you may not notice delays in social and communication skills right in...
Melissa Jenco, News Content Editor A new study found virtual education during the pandemic is linked with decreased physical activity and worsening emotional health for parents and their children. The results will come as little surprise to many families. They also...
For many families, the worst of winter weather on top of COVID-19 safety restrictions can create some serious cabin fever. To help cope, focus on positive points that are in your control. A big upside of more indoor family time: more chances to connect with each...
Everywhere we look we see ads showcasing the bodies of our cultural ideal—ultrathin women with bright smiles who radiate happiness, and powerful men with just the right amount of muscle who exude self-confidence. Kids are observant, and they pick up on these things....
By Felice Keller BeckerAugust 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. CDT Earlier this week, I received a voice mail from our Los Angeles-area school district with news I had been both expecting and dreading: Our students would not be returning to campus this fall. While I was flooded...
By Joanna Storey, MD Back in February, as concerns were mounting in the U.S. about coronavirus, I started reading a new book by Judy Foreman, a nationally syndicated journalist who writes and speaks about health matters. This book titled Exercise Is Medicine provides...
Calmly teaching your child good behavior can become more difficult, though no less important, during stressful times. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers these tips for families facing long periods of time isolated at homeduring...
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