This is part 2 in a series on kids and the role of mobile, digital and social media in…
After 27 Years With Type 1 Diabetes, Here’s What I’ve Learned
I celebrated my first National Diabetes Awareness Month in 1990. I was twelve years old, had just started seventh…
Behind Their Bite: When is Picky Eating Something More?
Everyone knows one, has one or was one – a picky eater. The logic behind why a child does…
Tips for Talking to Teens About Tattoos and Piercings
“Body modifications” like tattoos, piercing other than in the ears, and scarification have become a mainstream trend, but adolescents…
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…