The emotional health and development of your child is just as important as their physical health and development — if not more so. Nurturing your child’s emotional health is a crucial part of ensuring that they grow up to be a happy and healthy adult. Kids with a strong foundation of emotional and mental health…

While commonly thought of as an “adult problem,” approximately 50% of all mental illnesses present before the age of 14. Early intervention, treatment, and management are key to improving symptoms and possibly even reversing some mental disorders before they take hold. Types of Mental Illness in Children Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – ADHD most…

According to the CDC, childhood obesity affects a shocking one in five kids and teens in the United States. Living in a state of being chronically overweight can lead to a whole host of health problems that can endure into adulthood. So what do parents need to know about childhood obesity? Read on to learn…

Vaccines are an important component of public health and can help those who receive them build natural immunity to many common serious illnesses. Childhood immunizations prevent serious illnesses, protect communities, and save lives. The typical childhood vaccination schedule today includes immunization against more than a dozen illnesses. But why are they so important? Disease Prevention…