Child Health and Safety
Martial Arts Helps Kids With ADD/ADHD
It is well-established that martial arts programs for kids help build confidence, reinforce discipline, develop focus, and improve fitness. Martial arts provides additional benefits for… Continue Reading
Braces and Your Child: At What Age Should They Be Examined For Braces?
Parents frequently ask “at what age should my child be examined to determine if he or she needs braces?” Your child should see an orthodontist… Continue Reading
Your Child’s Fever: Friend or Foe?
A fever in a child usually generates much anxiety in parents because of the many myths about this condition that have been perpetuated for years…. Continue Reading
Lice, Scabies and Ringworm – At School
Back to school is a time when children trade in their swimsuits for shoes and start bringing home spelling words and math problems. But sometimes,… Continue Reading
Traumatic Brain Injury In Children
Traumatic injuries represent the leading cause of death and disability in young adults in the US. When head trauma is sufficient to cause alterations in… Continue Reading
Help Children Develop Healthy Heart Habits
Parents and caregivers can help their child develop heart healthy habits early in life. They can encourage their children to evaluate their food choices and… Continue Reading
Bowel Or Bladder Issues In Children
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), by five years of age, over 90% of children have no daytime… Continue Reading
Empower Children To Stop Bullying
Every day, in schools across America, children are being bullied. Often, children who are bullied lack the size and confidence necessary to successfully stand up… Continue Reading
Treating Infertility
Part One Many couples who want to have a child have not been able to do so. About 15% of couples in the United States… Continue Reading
Parenting and Childhood Behavior Problems
Parenting a child can be very challenging. Many parents in Northern Virginia have full time jobs and multiple demands placed on them. We all do… Continue Reading
