Author name: Le Hung

For adults who remember September 11, 2001, the date may bring back unusually vivid memories: where they were, who told them and how it felt to watch the day unfold. Children growing up today experience 9/11 differently. To them, it is history—yet the images, language and emotions surrounding the anniversary can still feel immediate and […]

Every generation of children develops language that makes adults pause. Previous generations had “groovy,” “rad,”, “wicked”,  “talk to the hand” and “all that.” Today’s children have “rizz,” “aura,” “cooked” and the almost entirely unexplainable “6-7.” The difference is not that children suddenly use more slang. It is that social media allows new expressions to travel

Healthy Aging Month is often associated with the needs of older adults, but many of the foundations for lifelong health are established much earlier. Childhood is when bones are developing, the brain is rapidly changing and children begin forming patterns involving food, movement, sleep and preventive healthcare. Healthy habits cannot guarantee that someone will avoid

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an opportunity to improve understanding of a condition that affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States. For families raising a child with sickle cell disease, awareness means more than recognizing the name. It means understanding why symptoms occur, knowing which warning signs require immediate care and recognizing how

When a child is struggling emotionally, parents often recognize that something has changed before they understand why. Their child may seem unusually quiet, irritable, exhausted or disconnected. Friends and activities that once mattered may suddenly hold little interest. A parent may know that a conversation is needed but worry about saying the wrong thing—or making

A childhood cancer diagnosis can change a family’s life in an instant. Parents are suddenly learning unfamiliar medical language, meeting pediatric cancer specialists and making important decisions—all while trying to help their child feel safe. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, recognized each September, is an opportunity to support children with cancer, childhood cancer survivors and the

Children frequently experience stomachaches, nausea or changes in appetite. In most cases, these symptoms are not caused by gastroparesis. When symptoms are persistent, interfere with nutrition or repeatedly cause vomiting, however, they deserve careful medical evaluation. Gastroparesis Awareness Month is an opportunity to explain this uncommon and often misunderstood digestive disorder. Gastroparesis is a medical

Spinal muscular atrophy, commonly called SMA, is a rare genetic neuromuscular condition. It primarily affects the motor neurons that control voluntary muscle movement. As these nerve cells become damaged or are lost, the muscles they control become weak and may gradually decrease in size. SMA Awareness Month is an opportunity to help families understand the

A persistent rash can affect much more than a child’s skin. Psoriasis may cause itching, discomfort and disrupted sleep, while visible patches can affect confidence, clothing choices, sports participation and social experiences. Psoriasis Awareness Month is an opportunity to explain what psoriasis is, address common misconceptions and remind families that effective treatments are available. A