Child Life Specialists: Heroes Among Us
Learn how child life at hospitals supports kids and families through care, using play, preparation and comfort to ease fear during medical visits.
A Dad on a Mental Health Mission: Reinforcing the Three Rs
Discover how the three R’s approach (reassurance, routines, and regulation) can help families support children’s mental health and open conversations.
What You Need for Your Daughter's First Gynecologist Visit
Do you think it might be time for your daughter to see a gynecologist for the first time? The world of women's health is ready to welcome the next generation of women to our ranks! Good news, we're here to help her (and you!) get through that first visit with...
How to Talk to Your Teen About Opioid Drugs
Many parents think their teens won't misuse opioids, but it can happen in any family. Learn the facts and start the conversation to protect your children.
What Every Parent Needs to Know - The HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention
Get HPV vaccine answers parents can trust, including why it matters, when kids need it and how it helps prevent several cancers.
How Five Seconds Can Change Your Life
Looking down at your phone while driving takes your eyes off the road. Learn how distracted driving puts everyone at risk and how you can help prevent it.
Achoo! It Must Be Allergy Season
Nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, and throat irritation could be signs of seasonal allergies. Discover tips to help your child manage these symptoms. Read more!
Got Sunshine? Be Sure to Cover Up!
After a long winter, we're all eager to enjoy the sunshine! Learn how to protect your kids from sunburn and UV damage with these essential tips.
If You Don't Have a Family Meal Each Day...
...it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) says that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. The center compared...
The Pain Brought on by Opioids
Massachusetts battles an opioid crisis with innovative treatments and community support. Opioid addiction, a chronic disease, affects all demographics. Prevention and recovery are key.
