Updated guidelines for adolescent depression screening in primary care were released in March 2018 and have been endorsed by…
New Blood Pressure Guideline for Kids
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released new blood pressure assessment guidelines for children, endorsed by the American College…
Talking to Kids about the Meaning of “Taking a Knee”
With the popularity of NFL football and the current controversy over “taking a knee,” it’s likely this week your…
Make Homework Go Smoothly With These Tips and Tricks
The school year is well underway, and many students are facing nightly homework assignments. With after school activities and…
Physical Activity: A Key Ingredient to Keeping Kids at a Healthy Weight
About one in five (21 percent) Delaware children, ages 2-17, were obese in 2014, according to the most recent…
Are Kids too Young to Wear Contact Lenses?
It’s actually not a matter of age when a child can wear contact lenses. What families need to consider…
Fueling Your Growing Athlete
It’s back to school time, and for some families, this may mean the start of a new sports season…