Did you know that one of the most powerful ways to support your child’s overall well-being is by understanding the role nutrition plays in brain health? What children eat directly impacts th . . .

Not long after my 12-year-old daughter had (what I thought was) an extreme reaction to the sound of me eating a sandwich, we discovered she has a disorder known as misophonia. Misophonia is a neurol . . .

  Prioritize wellness and self-care this year by establishing new habits that promote family health and help manage stress for yourself and the kids. There’s no need to feel overwhelmed by thi . . .

  Make a resolution to stay fit, active and healthy this new year with San Diego Family's 2025 Health & Wellness Guide. Search for pediatricians, dance classes, dentists and more. &nbs . . .

Even before the pandemic began, mental health challenges among kids and teens were on the rise. In the last year and a half, they have skyrocketed. According to a recent joint declaration from the A . . .

An interview with Tracy Tasker, MA, CCC-SLP In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have observed an increasing number of children with developmental delays. While the numbers are con . . .

According to The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “Play is brain building, a central part of healthy child development, a key to executive function skills, and a buffer against the negative i . . .

Does your technology-fixated child ever complain of dry, irritated eyes? What about blurry vision, headaches, light sensitivity, neck and shoulder pain, or fatigue? You might look to his electronic . . .

San Diegans have some of the best weather in the country, but they are not immune to winter blues. While some people love snow trips and bundling up in warm clothes, others dread cooler weather and . . .

  Perhaps you saw in the news recently that Panera has been charged with two deaths associated with a drink on their menu called Charged Lemonade. While there were likely special circumstances i . . .

   Whether you have goals, resolutions, visions, mantras or targets for the New Year, one popular topic on people’s minds is exercise. And why not? In addition to helping prevent a slew o . . .

The pandemic created an undercurrent of anxiety that continues to impact families even while adjusting to working and schooling from home, wearing masks and social distancing. Combined with the unce . . .

Race for Autism Superhero 5K and 1-mile Family Walk - April 6, 2024 Kick off Autism Acceptance Month at the 20th annual Race for Autism in beautiful Balboa Park. This family-friendly event at . . .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) characterizes mental disorders as serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave or handle emotions. The CDC says the most common ment . . .

A cancer diagnosis is difficult for everyone involved. These local San Diego companies offer support and resources to help cancer patients and their families navigate the path to health and healing. . . .

Many people know how to help friends or family members who have been diagnosed with cancer or another life-threatening or chronic disease. But when the diagnosed individual is a parent who is increasi . . .

It's never too early (or late) for parents to teach kids about money. Specifically, to discuss saving, spending and borrowing money—and sharing our resources. According to Brad Benter, a fina . . .

Anxiety in kids is on the rise, and it doesn’t take too much digging to uncover some of the reasons why. With increased pressure inside and outside of the classroom, children’s performance is me . . .

Flu season is here, so take precautions — the flu can be more serious than most people think. Did you know that there are foods that can help reduce your chances of getting sick? Dr. Neal Malik of . . .

San Diego couple turns personal tragedy into triumph by offering free heart screenings to local teens and young adults through the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation. Eric Paredes was entering his . . .