Protect Your Skin During Pregnancy
With any pregnancy comes changes to a mother’s skin—such as a growing belly that stretches the skin — but beyond that there are other skin changes brought about by…
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What Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is (and isn’t)
Flexibility is usually described as a positive trait in children. They might be able to do party tricks like bend their pinky backwards or always hit a split in gymnastics. But, if those…
School Lunch Memories
Every school cafeteria offers a familiar scene. As lunchboxes open, eyes dart from one child to the next, and then comes the classic question: what ‘cha got? School lunches draw up memories even…
Should My Child Get Vaccinated?
According to the World Health Organization, vaccination prevents 3.5 million to 5 million deaths globally each year. Yet, in recent years the number of unvaccinated children has skyrocketed. We talked…
How to Make the Most of Your Child’s Wellness Visit
For some kids, visiting their pediatrician is all about the lollipops. “There have been…
What Parents Need to Know About Kids and Vaping
Faint scents of mint and mango emanate from middle and high school bathrooms, hallways and classrooms, from students’ parties and from bedrooms. These fruity flavors, subtle and designed to hook…
Teens Work Out for Free at Planet Fitness this Summer
Delaware Valley High Schoolers Can Work Out for Free at Planet Fitness This Summer Planet Fitness is making it easy for teens to…
If Wishes Were Horses, Kareem Rosser's Story
Kareem Rosser has already accomplished a lot in his 29 years—but the Philadelphia native’s current goal is to give back to his hometown. His Philly roots run deep.…
7 Best Family Biking Spots in the Delaware Valley
With temperatures warming up, it’s time to explore the outdoors. What better way to do it than with your family? Biking is a…
Sports & Recreation in the Delaware Valley
A directory to help your child explore their interests while staying fit and healthy. ALL RIDERS UP 265 Mattson Road Garnet Valley, PA 19060 610-459-0879 allridersup.org Established in 2008 as the only…
Ready or Not | Madeline Levine
When psychologist Dr. Madeline Levine’s latest book “Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World” (Harper, 2020) published at the end of February 2020, little…
EPA Mid-Atlantic Recognizes CHOP Asthma Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region selected the Community Asthma Prevention Plus Program (CAPP+) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as its first-ever Asthma Community Champion.…
Coronavirus Mild in Most Children, but Infants, Younger Ones More at Risk
A study released Monday showed children in China had less serious symptoms, but infants were hit harder.
Stop using food to reward and punish your kids
Rewarding and comforting kids with food can lead to overeating when they are not hungry.
New Peanut Allergy Pill for Kids Approved
The FDA last week approved Palforzia, which was shown to lessen kids' allergic reaction to peanuts during clinical trials, including at CHOP.
Is it OK for Teens to Drink Coffee?
"One daily cup of coffee won’t harm kids over the age of 12 – as long as they avoid all other sources of caffeine" which include soda, iced tea chocolate, energy drinks and some over-the-counter drugs, like Excedrin.
How Do I Know if I Might Have Coronavirus? 5 Questions Answered
The symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath, but the risk of contracting here is low at the moment, a Penn State professor says.
Snacks after youth sports add more calories than kids burn while playing, study says
Sports drinks, brownies, cookies and cakes are fun snacks, but kids end up taking in more calories than they burned off and consuming more sugar than they should get for the whole day.
Trump's School-Lunch Rules: Fewer Fruits, Veggies, More Burgers, Fries
The proposal, which would reverse rules advocated by Michelle Obama, would reduce food waste and allow for more "appetizing" meals, the USDA says.
Why Teen Depression Rates Are Rising Faster for Girls Than Boys
Both have experienced more depression, self-harm and suicide at the same time their use of smartphones and social media has increased. But it's worse in girls. Why?
Second Grader From Marple Newtown Dies From Flu
He is the first child in Pennsylvania to die from flu this season. Type B flu is more common among children.
Is Vegan Healthy for Kids?
Kids can be healthy on a plant-based diet if you plan meals carefully and make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need to help them grow.
5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Microbiome Healthier
Two Penn State professors explain how to keep your gut healthy, from probiotic foods to exercise.
Asking people with memory loss about past holidays can help them recall happy times
Do you have a parent or grandparent with memory loss? Have the kids ask them about their holiday traditions when they were younger. It will be good for both of them.