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Scoliosis in Kids Mythbusters: What Parents Need to Know

Scoliosis in Kids Mythbusters: What Parents Need to Know

Scoliosis is something we all remember being screened for as kids – and now it’s our kids’ turn! If your child’s school nurse or doctor mentioned scoliosis, it can feel scary. Many parents worry they missed something or did something wrong. The truth is, most worries about scoliosis in kids are based on myths. John Stelzer, MD, pediatric orthopedic & spine surgeon, clears them up. We spoke to him LIVE a few weeks ago, and wanted to share more for those who may have missed it!

Meet a Mom: Journalist and Author Fortesa Latifi

Meet a Mom: Journalist and Author Fortesa Latifi

Fortesa Latifi is a Los Angeles-based journalist and soon to be mom-of-two. Her new book, Life, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online looks at a hot topic: the child influencer industry. While family social accounts continue to be incredibly popular, cases like Ruby Franke, where a popular mom influencer was arrested for child abuse, have shown the dark side of monetiing children’s social medi precise.

We asked Fortesa about her interesting new book, how she handles social media with her own toddler, and her suggestions for keeping kids safe on social media.

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