One of the things parents check off the To Do list heading into the new school year is a well check or sports physical for their child. Dr. William Gerard explains why discussing mental health during these visits is crucial.

Summertime—a season when families typically slow down and focus on making memories together. But this is not a typical summer. Due to the pandemic, families are spending more time sharing the same space than ever before. And with all that togetherness, it can be common for parents to see increased signs of sibling rivalry.

Even as school-age children are learning at home while their working parents try to balance their jobs and keep their children on task, Dr. Amanda Heins says it’s important to maintain as much normalcy as possible during these uncertain times.

As the coronavirus continues to spread, each day brings unsettling news and changes to our lives. People of all ages are trying to come to terms with the new normal—especially young children who may not fully understand these trying times.