What is childhood obesity?
Childhood obesity is a debilitating disease that can affect children physically and mentally. As a child, it’s easy to gravitate toward snacks that come…
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Osteoporosis and kids: How to build healthy bones in childhood
With a new school year about to start, I’ve been thinking a lot about kids and their bone health. Osteoporosis is a disease that…
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Follow these safety tips for a healthy, happy summer
Summer is in full swing! With school out for the year and summer vacations on the calendar, there’s a lot to look forward to…
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Juuling: One year later
Last year, I wrote about the popularity of the Juul device among middle school students, high school students and young adults. Juuls, which look…
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AAMC earns award for dedication to improving care for opioid-exposed infants and families
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has achieved the “Center of Excellence in Education and Training” designation from the Maryland Patient Safety Center and Vermont…
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Breastfeeding: The first 2 weeks
Bonding with your baby is an incredible process that starts with hearing their heartbeat, feeling those first kicks and meeting them for the very…
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How to raise a grateful and generous teen
When teaching your children how be grateful, you are also providing them a tool for happiness and resilience.
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How to help your child cope with stress and anxiety
Like many adults, children are also subject to experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety, especially during the school year. How can you help? We talk to Jennifer Evans, mental health clinician with Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC) Psychiatric Day Hospital, on the signs to look out for and how can you help your child create his or her own “toolbox” to develop the skills necessary to cope with stress and anxiety.
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5 tips for helping your child through divorce
Divorce is never an easy decision for any family, yet for many families it is an unfortunate reality that leads to the formation of…
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More than meds: The prescription parents should know about
When you know something is off with your child’s mental health, you just know. But often taking the steps to get them help can…
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