Mother checking her child’s temperature at home before deciding whether to send them to school in Silver Spring, MD

Help your child start the school year healthy and strong! Use our back-to-school health checklist to prepare for success—covering physicals, vaccinations, nutrition, sleep, and mental health. Family Health Practice in Silver Spring, MD is here to support your child’s well-being all year long.

Staying hydrated in the summer is essential for energy, focus, and preventing heat-related illnesses. In this post, we share how hydration works, how much water to drink daily in hot weather, signs of dehydration, and easy tips to keep you and your family safe all season long.