Big Kid Beds: When to Switch From a Crib
By: Rachel Y. Moon, MD, FAAP Once your toddler can climb out of their crib, it may be time to transition to a “big...
Healthy Living
Bedtime Routines for School-Aged Children
For school-aged children, a quick tidy-up is part of the bedtime routine: putting books and toys back on shelves and clothes in drawers and...
A Lullaby for Good Health
Many times, we adults deprive ourselves of the one thing that can help refresh our bodies and minds overnight: sleep. And as adults, we sometimes...
Your Child’s First Crush
Do you remember the first time you looked at a classmate and your heart pounded just a little bit harder? Many kids go through...
Talking With Children About Disasters
Kids can better cope with a disaster when they feel they understand what is happening and what they can do to help protect themselves,...
Taking a Mental Health Day Off from School: A Pediatrician-Mom’s Perspective
By: Hansa Bhargava, MD, FAAP “I’m exhausted. Can I please have a day off from school?” My first instinct when one of my kids...
Staying Cool When Things Heat Up
Article Body Dont’ Let Being Angry Turn Into a Fight Anger is normal, but fighting isn’t the way to deal with it. Treat people...
Article BodyResilient is a great word to describe the majority of military children. In this video, LTC Keith Lemmon, MD, FAAP discusses the adversities...
Permission to Unplug: The Health Benefits of Yoga for Kids
Yoga offers a release from today’s fast-paced and tech-heavy world. It only demands that your child “unplug” and leave his or her phone (and...
Music and Mood
Article Body Music’s beneficial effects on mental health have been known for thousands of years. Ancient philosophers from Plato to Confucius and the kings...
When to Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 
When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services 
What to Expect if Your Child is Admitted to the Hospital 
What to Expect When You Call 911