Family life with food allergies isn’t easy, but you do what you can to keep everyone safe. It also helps to raise kids who are respectful of others’ needs!
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The anticipation of bringing a new baby into the world can be both exciting and stressful for mothers-to-be. But if you are an expectant African American woman, there is much…
For an event that happens to one in every four women, miscarriage is an uncommon word rarely used in public discussion. Here’s why that should change.
A miscarriage can be an intense event, and it’s extremely private. Here’s what you need to know about miscarriage.
As the most common sleep disorder in America, insomnia affects about two out of every ten Americans. If you have insomnia, most nights you might have trouble falling asleep, staying…
Ah, the sounds of spring! Unfortunately, I am not talking about birds chirping, bees buzzing, or neighborhood brooks babbling. I mean the sneezing, snorting, sniffing, and coughing many Virginians suffer…
It’s a common refrain from parents of teenagers. “Haley spends most of the evening in her room. She is always on Instagram and texting with friends.” This process of separating…
You’ve got cavities! Just hearing the phrase induces anxiety in many adults. Children are no different. In fact, the different sounds and sights of the dental office can be quite…
Chances are, you know someone living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Children, teens, and adults suffer from this serious, and sometimes debilitating, mental health problem. There is good evidence to…
While weight loss tops most New Year’s resolutions, one Richmond-area family of five is kicking off 2018 with an incredible head start: They’ve already lost a combined total of 398 pounds. “We’ve lost [the equivalent of] a whole person, as each…
Imagine the problems of a typical suburban teen: Calculus test? Girlfriend issues? Not sure what to wear to prom? Most people don’t picture heroin addiction. I would say that we’re…
Breastfeeding is a personal commitment that comes with many challenges and rewards. The benefits of breastfeeding are well-documented for both mother and baby: protection from infectious diseases, cardiovascular health benefits,…