Family Health

In 2019, Veronica “Verdi” Jones was living the dream. She married her high school sweetheart, and the entire occasion—from the planning, right up to the big day—was documented by  WE tv ‘s film…

Child is depressed and mom feels guilty about it
by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero
THE PROBLEM: My child is unhappy. I’ve taken her to a doctor to check for depression, and she does have it….

One in 44 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, 1 in 6 children in the U.S….

Son gets left out at recess, breaks mom's heart.
by Mary Follin and Erika Guerrero
THE PROBLEM: My fifth-grade son is having a hard time making friends this year. He had two good friends in his…

How This Local Orthodontic Practice is Stronger Than Ever In The New Year
 As our country and community heals from the COVID-19 pandemic, the turn of the new year is a great time to look back on…

2022 is a time to re-connect
From the earliest days of the pandemic, when residents came together to show support for healthcare workers, sew cloth masks and attend virtual charity benefits, the…

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 Don’t let a few holiday weeks get you down! Supercharge your 2020 and stay on track by using some of the healthy lifestyle tips below. You’ll be surprised at the difference just a…

THE PROBLEM: I’m looking for help with the anxiety I have about my children. I have two, ages 5 and 9, and when I recently read an article about being a ‘helicopter mom,’ I felt sick. I check all…

RACSB offers practical tips for supporting and helping your child
 In October, three major children’s health organizations declared children’s mental health a national emergency. The American…

Mary Washington Healthcare urges parents to talk to children about the dangers of e-cigarette use
 
More than two million American high schoolers and middle schoolers report some degree of…