July is recognized as National Cord Blood Awareness Month. The purpose of this observance is to educate families about umbilical cord blood, how it is collected, how it may be used in medicine, and the differences between public donation and private banking. AABB notes that cord blood contains hematopoietic stem cells and that much of […]
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When a child is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, many parents have the same first reaction: children can get arthritis? Arthritis is often thought of as an adult condition, but children and teens can develop chronic inflammatory joint disease. Juvenile arthritis, also called childhood arthritis, refers to arthritis and related inflammatory conditions that begin in childhood.
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As summer wraps up and children return to school in August, sun safety should remain part of the daily routine. In Georgia, warm weather often continues well into the school year, and children may still spend time outdoors during recess, physical education, sports practices, playground time, pool weekends, lake trips, and after-school activities. Sun protection
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As summer begins to wrap up and children prepare to return to school in August, many families start shifting their focus from vacations and pool days to school supplies, sports schedules, carpools, after-school care, and earlier bedtimes. Even as routines change, water safety remains important. In Sandy Springs, East Cobb, and the greater Atlanta area,
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Each June, Men’s Health Month encourages conversations surrounding the physical and mental well-being of boys and men. While the observance often focuses on adult preventive care and chronic disease awareness, many health experts emphasize an important reality: attitudes toward healthcare and wellness frequently begin developing much earlier in life. The habits boys build during childhood
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A recent social media trend promoting intentional tanning and pronounced tan lines has prompted growing concern among pediatric and dermatology experts. Videos with aspiring influencers are circulating online, encouraging prolonged sun exposure – tanning without sun protection. For many teenagers, these trends may appear harmless or aesthetic, but medical experts continue to emphasize that tanning
Every year on June 5, families around the world recognize World Environment Day, a global observance focused on environmental awareness and caring for the natural spaces we share. For children home during summer break, this day can be a fun reminder that protecting the environment does not have to involve complicated projects or major lifestyle
Every year on June 5, countries around the world recognize World Environment Day, a global observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental challenges and encourage action to protect natural resources. First celebrated in 1973, World Environment Day has grown into one of the world’s largest environmental awareness initiatives, involving governments, schools,
As temperatures rise and families head outdoors for pool days, beach trips, lake vacations, and backyard water play, pediatric providers often see increased conversations surrounding water safety. While swimming and water recreation provide important opportunities for exercise, confidence building, and family connection, they also carry risks that deserve careful attention. Drowning remains one of the
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