Category: Families

mom wearing headscarf takes selfie with her two kids

November 5, 2025

5 Tips for Parents Who Have Cancer

Staying open and honest with your children is important.

Cancer, Caregivers, Families, Kids and Mental Health

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Three generations of a family share a joyful conversation together at home.

October 30, 2025

What to Know About Your Family Health History

Understanding your health risks can empower you to take steps to stay well.

Families, Family Medicine, Genetics

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ChatGPT said: A family shares a moment at the table as the parents listen to and support their young child while they draw.

October 2, 2025

5 Tips for Supporting Your Child Through a Big Change

Change is stressful for everyone, but it helps build resilience.

Families, Kids and Mental Health

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A woman is having a close and attentive conversation with a teenager, sitting on a couch in a cozy setting by a window.

August 12, 2025

6 Tips for Talking with Your Teen About Risky Behaviors

Keep the lines of communication open—and try to stay calm.

Adolescents, Education, Families

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Adult son talks to his elderly father at the kitchen table

August 7, 2025

5 Tips for Tough Conversations with Aging Parents

Start the conversation about how to help now.

Families, Geriatrics

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A mother and her two children are in a doctor's office.

April 3, 2025

Do’s and Don’ts: Helping Your Child Cope with Pain

Here’s how to reassure and calm your child at the doctor or when injury strikes.

Children's Health, Families, Home Health Care

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Woman puts her hand on a shoulder of a friend, as they sit in a circle and talk

November 18, 2024

5 Ways to Support a Loved One in Recovery

Here’s how to show up for a newly sober friend or partner.

Addiction, Families

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Mom, dad, and son play soccer with a golden retriever in a front yard with a house in the background

August 21, 2024

4 Ways Your Pet Helps Your Health

The countless benefits to pet ownership include improved physical, mental and emotional health.

Families, Fitness and Mobility, Mental Health, Pets

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close-up view of a mosquito on a child's arm

July 24, 2024

How to Choose the Best Bug Repellent for Your Kids

Protect against bites with safe and effective products.

Children's Health, Families, Medical Tips

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Mom and young daughter working on decorating a bird house together

June 24, 2024

5 Ways to a Healthy, Happy Summer for Your Kids

Here are pediatrician-approved ideas to stay active and engaged over the summer.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Families

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two children play in the shallow tides at the beach while their parents watch in the background

June 5, 2024

Beach Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Kids

A pediatrician explains what you need to know about the surf, sun and sand.

Children's Health, Families, Safety

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little kid wearing a swimsuit sits on a side of a pool, eating a slice of watermelon

August 3, 2023

3 Healthy Poolside Snacks

Need a new summer treat? Try these recipes—and your kids can help!

Families, Recipes

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