Health & Wellness Guide 2022
Make a resolution to stay fit, active and healthy this new year with San Diego Family's 2022 Health & Wellness Guide. Search for pediatricians, dance classes, dentists and more.
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Check Your Family’s Mental Health
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 . . .
How to Keep Tabs on Stress and Anxiety in Kids
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 . . .
Navigating Mental Health and How to get Help for Your Child
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 . . .
The Secret to Family Fitness: Focus on Playtime!
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 . . .
San Diego Cancer Support Groups and Resources
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. . . .
How to Support Kids When a Parent Has Cancer
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 . . .
Teaching Kids About Money
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 . . .
How to Protect Kids from Anxiety Overload
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 . . .
Foods with Immune-Boosting Potential
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 . . .
Heart Health: Screen Your Teen
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 . . .
Simple Ways to Keep Pets Healthy
Many families consider pets as family members, and ensuring pets are healthy and happy is really important. Common practices such as a good diet, exercise, routine vaccinations, flea and tick prev . . .
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
3 things kids need from parents right now:
With news swirling around us about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, kids need three things from parents right now:
Reassurance
Your number one jo . . .
10 Steps to an Allergy-Safe School Year
For parents of children with food allergies, starting a new school year can seem daunting. As the mom of a daughter with celiac disease, I know how overwhelming food allergies are at times. To ensur . . .
Kids in Motion: 9 ways to keep kids active
If you’re concerned your kids will spend the summer lounging on the couch, playing video games and watching YouTube, take charge and get ahead of the situation. Too much idle screen time negativel . . .
Dangerous Trends: What Parents Need to Know about Drugs, Online Challenges and More
Parents are often shocked when they hear some of the dangerous things teens do. Teens are generally quick to experiment with the latest trends, whether it involves eating something for an online “ . . .
Family Fun Runs and 5Ks in San Diego County
Walk for Water (Mission Bay/Tecolote Shores North Park) - AprilBring your family and friends to Mission Bay to experience the trek that millions of women and children around the world make every d . . .
How Digital Devices Affect Eyes: What you need to know about Computer Vision Syndrome
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 . . .
Clean House in Just 20 Minutes
Like many moms, I love having a clean house. Even if the kids are running around and tossing their toys all over the place, I feel so happy when I look at a gleaming kitchen with clean countertops a . . .
What To Do When Mom Has the Flu
Winter can be wonderful. Holiday traditions, family gatherings, travel … and germs. Unfortunately it’s also the peak season for colds and the flu, but busy moms can be especially susceptible if . . .