For many parents, getting their children ready to go back to school often includes shopping for the right clothes and checking items off a supply list. Scheduling a pediatric dental exam should also be included as part of these annual preparations.

Dental X-rays are scans of your mouth that a dentist uses to check the health of your teeth. The scans show details of your teeth and surrounding tissue that the dentist cannot see by eye during a routine oral exam. An X-ray is crucial because it gives your dentist a clearer picture of your dental health beneath the surface. How often you will need a dental X-ray depends on your age, dental and medical history, and current state of health.

Fun in the sun and in the water are some of the best things in life, but you do need to take a few precautions to protect your and your child's health. You’re probably thinking about sun protection, but have you ever thought about how swimming might affect your lips and teeth?

Many parents may wonder about when is the right time for their children to get braces. Studies show that 50 to 70 percent of children in the United States wear braces, so your children have a high chance of joining the statistics. Read on to learn how young they can start braces.

When a child is in 4th grade, they are on the cusp of some major transitions in life. It is around this age that many kids begin to experience puberty, and students are reaching the end of their time in elementary school....

Mentoring is all about empowering and encouraging young people to be happier, healthier, and more successful. When adults invest their time and energy in the lives and futures of youth, it is a beautiful gift that leaves a lasting impression on everyone involved....

It is easy to think the people who inspire children most are famous. It is not the people whose posters line their rooms that have the biggest impact on kids, though....

We all know that January 1st is New Year’s Day, but this year, it is also National Play Outside Day. Unlike many other celebration days that occur once a year, National Play Outside Day happens each month, on the first Saturday....

December 15th is National Cupcake Day and there is never been a better time to sample some scrumptious new cupcake flavors.....

December 26th is National Thank You Note Day. It is the perfect opportunity for you to show your children to be grateful for the gifts they received this year from loved ones, whether those gifts were store-bought presents or simple presents.