Get a jump on potential eye conditions by having your child regularly tested
It can be surprising to learn your child has an eye condition. Children don’t always outwardly show symptoms of nearsightedness, a lazy eye, or another vision problem. That’s because children are adaptive. If one of their eyes doesn’t function well, they learn to adjust with the other one, according to Dr. Ryan Gise, an ophthalmologist in ... Read More
July 2023 coloring pages
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Biko’s legacy: Mom honors her son through water safety awareness
Biko Mangcu was “a big bright light,” says his mother, Sipho. Everyone in his Cambridge, Massachusetts, neighborhood knew him. His big brown eyes and wide smile were featured in advertising that still adorns toy packaging. At school, his teachers and classmates called him “the mayor.” “He was so full of love and joy,” says Sipho. ... Read More
Tiny, shiny, and dangerous: What families should know about button batteries
Button batteries may be bright, shiny, and eye catching, but they also have a dark side — especially for kids. Look around your home and you’ll likely find these small discs hiding in plain sight, where they’re used to power everything from watches and scales to remote controls and toys. When curious children encounter them, ... Read More
Spring into good health: Tips for allergies, poison ivy, and tick bites
Spring is here — and so are allergies, poison ivy, and ticks carrying Lyme disease. But that doesn’t mean your family shouldn’t embrace springtime. Here are some tips to help your child best control allergies and avoid (and treat, if necessary) poison ivy and tick bites. Simple steps and home remedies can tame allergies Managing spring allergies doesn’t have ... Read More
Social and emotional health in high school: “Things are less heavy this year”
Parents and teachers alike have worried about the effects of remote learning on kids. Social worker Sarauna Moore is no exception. In her role working with students at Boston Arts Academy (BAA), she noticed a change in students’ emotions and relationships when in-person learning resumed in 2021. Social skills that students would typically have developed ... Read More