Healthy Children
Parenting philosophies aside, we can all agree that keeping our kids safe and healthy is priority No. 1. What’s likely not getting as much attention is your health, specifically your own mental and physical self-care (you know the saying about oxygen masks…).
NPN parents and experts have lots of advice and information about keeping everyone in the family healthy, whether you need help with nutrition, car seat safety, pediatrician visits, mental health concerns or just run-of-the-mill colds.
Discussions
My 16-yr old DS is naturally athletic and plays two varsity sports, but the older the gets, the more anxiety he feels on the field. He has ADHD and anxiety, and practically shuts down when he makes a mistake. It's become heartbreaking to watch. I am looking for a therapist or psychologist that focus...
Looking to transition my son from his pediatrician to a physician for adults who is particularly great with young male college athletes. Someone he can count on for athletic performance/health/recovery if injured etc….guidance as well as sexual health support and all the usual things we all see GP’s...
Hi - Does anyone have recommendations for how to find a good caregiver to live with an elderly parent? ...
I wanted to start a thread to see what people are doing to feel their best once in peri / menopause and generally over the age of 45. I'll start: - exercise every day - some sort of cardio and weights - one day might be a long walk but moving every day - trying to cut down on alcoho...
I'd like to get my teen in to see someone and I'm not sure if my own OBGYN is the best route. Would love some recommendations! ...
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