Going for gold starts with breakfast: Nutrition advice for athletes
As they speed-climb 49-foot walls or spring across narrow balance beams, athletes rely on nutrition to provide the energy they need to achieve their dreams. Sports dietitian Laura Moretti Reece offers all athletes this simple nutrition advice: 1. Eat enough. Food is fuel, says Reece of Boston Children’s Female Athlete Program. Athletes need fuel for ... Read More about Going for gold starts with breakfast: Nutrition advice for athletes
July 2024 coloring pages
Celebrate summer and the Olympics with our latest coloring pages! MAC_30808_ColoringPages_Summer_Olympic-3-1Download MAC_30808_ColoringPages_Summer_Olympic-1Download MAC_30808_ColoringPages_Summer_Olympic-2Download Images: Adobe Stock/Illustration: David Chrisom Get more coloring pages, news, and tips for your family from our weekly newsletter. Sign up now! Share this:
Are cochlear implants an option for my child?
By providing access to sound, cochlear implants have made it possible for children with severe to profound hearing loss to communicate through speech. The devices transmit signals from external processors to the brain via units implanted underneath the skin and small wires connected to the inner ear. “Cochlear implants can be life changing for a ... Read More about Are cochlear implants an option for my child?
May 2024 coloring pages
Don’t let this month’s coloring pages “bug” you! MAC_30438_ColoringPages_May_Bugs_Flowers_Horiz-1Download MAC_30438_ColoringPages_May_Bugs_Flowers_Horiz-2Download MAC_30438_ColoringPages_May_Bugs_Flowers_Horiz-3Download Images: Adobe Stock/Illustration: David Chrisom Get more coloring pages, news, and tips for your family from our weekly newsletter. Sign up now! Share this:
Questions to ask about your child’s orthopedic care
Maybe your child has an orthopedic injury and needs surgery, or maybe they need to be treated with a different method. Either way, asking questions can help you understand their doctor’s recommendations and how to prepare for whatever comes next. “Families often find themselves unprepared for their child’s mobility limitations as they heal from surgery ... Read More about Questions to ask about your child’s orthopedic care
December 2023 coloring pages
Keep kids busy during the winter holidays with this month’s coloring pages, brought to you by Boston Children’s. MAC_29558_ColoringPages_Dec_Winter_Horiz-1Download MAC_29558_ColoringPages_Dec_Winter_Horiz-2Download MAC_29558_ColoringPages_Dec_Winter_Vert-1Download MAC_29558_ColoringPages_Dec_Winter_Vert-2Download Share this:
What you should know about hemangiomas, according to a pediatric dermatologist
When parents discover that their infant has a hemangioma, a lot of questions usually follow. To find answers for the most common questions and share some important facts about the condition, we spoke with Dr. Marilyn Liang, co-director of the Vascular Anomalies Center (VAC) and an attending physician in the Dermatology Program at Boston Children’s ... Read More about What you should know about hemangiomas, according to a pediatric dermatologist
November 2023 coloring pages
Motivate your young athlete with month’s coloring pages, brought to you by Boston Children’s. MAC_29327_ColoringPages_November_Sports_HorizDownload MAC_29327_ColoringPages_November_Sportst_Vert-1Download MAC_29327_ColoringPages_November_Sportst_Vert-2Download MAC_29327_ColoringPages_November_Sportst_Vert-3Download Share this:
Why parents really need to talk to their children about the news
These are strange, anxiety-provoking times. That’s true no matter where one lives or where one sits on the political spectrum — for all of us, it’s upsetting and confusing. If it feels that way for adults, just imagine what it’s like for children who catch snatches of information and conversations they don’t really understand. That’s ... Read More about Why parents really need to talk to their children about the news
October 2023 coloring pages
Celebrate the joys of the fall season with this month’s coloring pages, brought to you by Boston Children’s. CONS_29229_ColoringSheetDownload MAC_29210_ColoringPages_Bullying_October_HorizDownload MAC_29210_ColoringPages_Bullying_October_Vert-1Download MAC_29210_ColoringPages_Bullying_October_Vert-2Download MAC_29210_ColoringPages_Bullying_October_Vert-3Download Images: Adobe Stock/Illustration: David Chrisom Get more coloring pages, news, and tips for your family from our weekly newsletter. Sign up now! Share this: