As nationwide debates abound, gender affirming healthcare is one that impacts the health and well-being of gender diverse youth. Facts such as, what it is and isn’t, how and when it is given, and the risks and benefits of treatment…
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 3.94 million children have had COVID-19 infection as of May 20 with children accounting for 14% of all COVID cases. The pandemic also has impacted kids in various ways from personal illness…
In the US, there are nearly 700K children in the foster care system. Being a child in foster care is an adverse childhood experience or source of childhood trauma. Children in the foster care system are at risk for poor…
As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts life as we know it, environmental hazards have consistently been a threat to our health, especially in children whose developing brains and bodies are more vulnerable to toxins. These hazards are in the water we…
Do you know the leading causes of death for young African American men in the U.S.? Accidents Suicide Homicide Heart Disease Cancer Police force- asphyxiation, beating, a chemical agent, a medical emergency, a Taser, or a gunshot* 1 in 1000 Black…
Happy New Year! I hope 2019 was as amazing for you as it was for me and the new year is off to a great start for your family. It’s common knowledge that most children are healthy and resilient, but…
Although we’ve come a long way, racism is still pervasive in today’s society. And as much as we try to protect our kids from it, they are hurt-physically, mentally and emotionally. Therefore, I applaud organizations and individuals who continue to…
My first conversation with Dr. Stanford taught me a valuable lesson in addressing overweight and obesity in my patients. When I made reference to ‘obese’ patients. She quickly corrected me, “You ARE NOT overweight or obese. You HAVE overweight or…
Conquering the childhood obesity epidemic requires a multifaceted approach including family, community and national efforts. One noteworthy advocate, Mr. Vincent Ferguson, created the Children’s Sports & Fitness Expo in Brooklyn, New York to highlight the importance of youth fitness and…
From toddler tantrums to outright teen physical aggression, dealing with anger in kids is a common parenting challenge. Anger is one of six basic emotions that can be developmentally normal in a child or a cause for concern. So how…