Many parents wonder about the right time to give their child a smartphone. While these devices can help us stay connected, there are growing concerns about how they affect young, developing minds. According to Common...
When a child experiences loss, it can feel like the world has turned upside down — for them and for you. As a parent or caregiver, navigating your own feelings while supporting a child is a profound challenge. Grief in...
Grief is a deeply personal experience that nearly everyone will face at some point in their lives. It can happen after losing a loved one, ending a relationship, a traumatic event or when life doesn’t turn out as you...
Lifestyle Medicine is a powerful, evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and even reversing many chronic diseases that affect millions of Americans today. This approach focuses on six key behaviors—called...
Do you often feel like you’re working twice as hard just to keep up? For many adults, feelings of disorganization, distraction and inner restlessness are a daily reality. These aren’t personal failings; they...
Parenting a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often means adapting daily routines to support their needs. Research suggests that consistent habits around diet, sleep and physical activity can...
You may have heard the words “neurodivergent,” “neurotypical” or “neurodiversity” in a conversation about children, school or even in the news. But what do these terms actually mean? If you’re a parent...
As the seasons change and temperatures fall, our bodies respond in ways we might not always expect. This guide will walk you through common health changes linked to cold weather and show you how to stay healthy and...
When most people hear the word “cortisol”, they immediately think of stress. It’s often called the “stress hormone,” and while it’s true that cortisol helps your body respond to stressful situations, that’s only part of...
This school year, students in New York State will experience something new: a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. That means phones stay tucked away from the first bell of the day to the last. For kids who are used to...