What Parents Need to Know Before Gifting a Child a Smartphone
A Children’s National Hospital doctor spells out the pros and cons of giving children and preteens cellphones.
How to Support Children Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Roughly 244,000 people under the age of 20 have Type 1 diabetes. A Children’s National doctor offers advice for recognizing and treating the condition.
What Caregivers Should Know About the Dangers of SIDS
A neonatologist at Children’s National Hospital answers questions you may have about the sudden deaths of babies.
Understanding the Concussions Kids Suffer While Playing Sports
Concussions affect more children than you may realize. As kids get back into school sports, it’s important to know the signs and symptoms.
Screen Use and Headaches in Children: 6 Strategies to Help
With school starting, kids will be using computer screens more. Children’s National Hospital Headache Clinic offers suggestions for how to keep headaches at bay.
Why NoVA Teens Need Time Outside Their Bedrooms
While a teen’s bedroom provides privacy, a psychologist said that the time a teen spends alone can impact sleep and overall health.