It can be hard to talk to kids about their weight. But it's important to help them develop good habits at an early age.
 
 From forgotten lunches to last-minute outfit debates, school mornings can be challenging. Learn strategies to make them smoother, including setting up backpacks the night before, limiting screen time until after school, and sending kids off with a positive goodbye.
Play is more than a pastime鈥攊t is vital for healthy brain and emotional development. Learn why unstructured, screen-free playtime may be the most important part of your child's day鈥攁nd what happens when it is missing.
Parents often ask about blood tests during routine pediatric visits, but healthy children rarely need them. Learn more about the focused approach pediatricians take to evaluate your child's health and why it may be different than adult screenings.