Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?

Your Child’s First Phone: Are They Ready?

By: Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP Deciding when to give your child their first phone can be a source of anxiety. Smartphones, in particular, offer a portal to the internet, apps and social media. You may not feel your child is ready for that much access to the digital...
Getting Fit Doesn’t Have to Put Your Kids in Danger

Getting Fit Doesn’t Have to Put Your Kids in Danger

This time of year, many of us are working out more to reach New Year’s resolutions, shed extra winter weight, or get ready for spring and summer activities. Motorized treadmills, spinning stationary bikes, and heavy weight sets might be just what you need to reach...
Tips for Happy Holidays

Tips for Happy Holidays

Whether you’re traveling by car, or train or plane, coming home for the holidays is exciting. Before you pack up the car and bundle up the kids, put the turkey and pies in the oven – or whatever else is on your list before you go – here are five quick tips to help you...