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Circumcision is a centuries-old procedure and continues to be performed for a variety of reasons, including medical, cultural, and religious. In the United States, most male infants are circumcised for non-religious…
I have to admit, I’m one of those parents who hugs her child a little tighter before school every morning. My daughter is in second grade and the thought of…
Just last weekend, our family was running errands and shuffling children to activities, as is our usual Saturday routine. One of my boys was particularly irritable…
by Mohamed Ally, MD Not too long ago, it wasn’t uncommon for high school bathrooms to be consumed with teens huffing and puffing on cigarettes between classes. These days,…
A little preparation and extra comfort go a long way for a child facing surgery. From the weeks leading up to surgery to the no-food directive the night before and…
Death is inevitable and loss can be devastating. Melissa Face offered her own strategies for managing grief with kids and talked to local families, too.
Why kids vape, how to help them stop, and why talking to your kids about the stupid things* you did as a parent is so important. (*Talking to you ex-smoker!)
Getting your baby to sleep can be a challenge for the modern multi-tasking parent. After working extra hours or taking care of never-ending household chores, laying your baby down to…
Almost every baby will experience diaper rash at some point in the diaper-wearing years. Rashes range from mild to severe and can cause a slight annoyance or a massive upset…
Angela Davis gave her 11-year-old daughter Emily a hug like she had done many times before, but this time something felt different. She noticed that her shoulder blades didn’t feel…
How responsible gun owners can save lives and prevent gun violence by ensuring children and young people do not access guns. Gun safety begins at home!