
5 tips for preventing children’s injuries this summer
Keep your kids safe this summer by using these tips from Dr. Sam Zhao.

How to talk to your teen about smoking
Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain, which continues to develop until age 25. This is one of many reasons why you should talk to your child about tobacco and e-cigarette use.

Don’t underestimate the power of playing
Here are five ways to boost learning and help your child have fun while doing it.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Molly shares her story
Molly Barcalow, a graduate of Prince William’s Colgan High School, overcame pediatric leukemia and is now a pre-med student at Christopher Newport University.

Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition
Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.

How to tell if your child has eczema
Is it just a rash, or is it a more serious skin condition? Anna Kirkorian, M.D., a Children’s National Health System dermatologist, tells us how to distinguish between the two.