Tag: Children and Teens

Mom with upset teen

Making Sense of Teens and Their Mood Swings

Teens and their moods can change like the weather: Sometimes they’re stormy and hot, other times they’re pleasant and calm, or they can be cold and icy. While parents can use apps to help prepare for volatile weather, they’re often caught completely unprepared when they find themselves in the path of a teen mood swing tornado.

Healthy Sleep for Healthy Child

Healthy Sleep Habits Mean a Happy Child

Sleep is important for a child’s growth and development. You can help your child grow up happy and healthy by following healthy sleep habits. But how much sleep does your child need and how do you set up a good bedtime routine?

Group of children at a door on Halloween trick-or-treating

Here’s How to Keep Your Little Ones Safe on Halloween

Trick-or-treating on Halloween can be a magical time for children, but for parents, it isn’t just the spooky costumes that can be scary. Find out how to keep your children safe and healthy on Halloween with these easy tips.

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Your Top 10 Child Immunization Questions Answered

Find out why Maryland schools require certain vaccinations, how vaccines work, and answers to other common questions.

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Keep Yourself and Your Family Safe This Summer

Outdoor activities are part of the joys of summer, but they can also quickly turn into a disaster if the right safety precautions aren’t taken. Learn about some of the most common summer safety hazards and the easy ways you can avoid them.

Young teens standing in school highway

Enrolling Your Child in a New School? Prepare For A Healthy School Year.

When your child enrolls in a new school or starts the year off at a new school, you will likely be required to provide ample documentation around the child’s health. This not only keeps your

Young girl eating a healthy boxed lunch at school

Boost Your Family’s School Lunch With These 5 Nutritious Swaps

What your child eats today can help determine their health in the future. Find out how you can ensure that your school lunch is delicious yet nutritious.