Spring is in the air! In the coming weeks, schools will be out for a week, and making the most of the break is on the mind of many families.
Browsing: Children’s Health
What are some common bone breaks and fractures – and when should we go to the ER? Here’s important insight from a VCU doc.
Sleeping, naps, bedtime – some of our kids’ biggest struggles are connected to sleep. These parenting strategies might help.
When, how, where, and why to introduce baby’s first foods! The ins and outs of starting baby on something other than breast milk or formula.
The TEENS Program (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support) is a multidisciplinary weight management research trial, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that is examining two approaches to involve…
When someone you love is sick, you want a diagnosis and a path to wellness. Gretchen’s story of living with POTS and complex pain is inspiring.
Dr. Jennie Draper, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, discusses why girls should get moving, what to watch out for, and how to encourage physical activity in a healthy…
Dr. Cara Hartle, OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, shares ways the local mom community is helping each other find formula, breastfeeding support, and mental health resources through the formula…
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts have received shipments of the Moderna vaccines and expect delivery of the Pfizer vaccine soon. You can find a full list of RHHD…
Little ones will finally get their shot at COVID-19 protection, literally. Nearly a year and a half after the first COVID vaccine was administered in the United States, both Pfizer-BioNTech…
Kids and adolescents are naturally active and on the move. From toddlers learning to walk to teens playing in a lacrosse game, children often engage in activities that can lead…
Twins Gabriel and Noah were born with sickle cell disease, an inherited group of blood disorders. Powering though sickle cell as a family!