Posted By: Children's Specialty Group, Dr. Angela Duff Hogan
Monday, May 06, 2019
Preventing Peanut Allergies With … Peanuts
If you could prevent your child from having a peanut allergy, would you do it? Of course you would.
But what a lot of parents don’t know is that weekly doses of a peanut-based product greatly reduce the risk of developing an allergy. Read full post>>
Posted By: Anne Russell, LCSW
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Mental Health: How Parents Can Help Their Children
Just as parents play a vital role in their children’s physical health, they should prioritize their mental health, too. Read full post>>
Posted By: CHKD Medical Group, Dr. Noelle Gabriel
Monday, April 29, 2019
LGBTQ Teens: Parents Can Help Prevent, Stop Bullying
If your son or daughter is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ), it’s important to understand that they are more likely to experience bullying than their heterosexual peers, research shows. Read full post>>
Posted By: CHKD Medical Group, Dr. Kate Crandley
Monday, April 22, 2019
Tanning Bed Dangers
There is no safe level of tanning bed use for young people. That's why the AAP recommends that children and adolescents younger than 18 should not use tanning beds. Read full post>>
Posted By: CHKD Medical Group, Dr. Dawn McCoy
Monday, April 15, 2019
Gummy Vitamins: Nutrient Booster or Tempting Treat?
Gummy vitamins are tasty and easy-to-swallow, which make them more appealing to children. But do they really need them? Read full post>>
Posted By: CHKD Medical Group, Dr. Kathleen Swayne
Monday, April 01, 2019
E-cigarettes: 5 Things Parents Should Know
The use of e-cigarettes is becoming more popular among high school students. And many parents may not know their teens are using them. Here are five things you should know to help keep your teen healthy and nicotine-free. Read full post>>