Eastchester Pediatric Medical Group / BCHP

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

With most teens spending over four hours a day on a screen, it’s common for parents to worry about how much is too much. But a recent study on screen addiction in adolescents shows that it’s more important how teens relate to their devices than how much time they spend with them.

Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu, a psychiatrist at the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian, shares how extended screentime can affect teens’ developing brains, the signs of addiction, and ways parents and caregivers can help set healthy boundaries. Click to learn more: https://nyphosp.co/4rHKadf

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

It's far from clear if the weather is planning to cooperate, but spring arrives — technically, at least — Friday.

The vernal equinox arrives on Friday, March 20, at 10:46 a.m. EST. From there, days will get a little longer every day in the Northern Hemisphere until the solstice in June.

03/15/2026

03/15/2026

03/13/2026

Although fruits and vegetables may not be your child’s first choice of foods, they’re an important part of a healthy diet. This National Nutrition Month, try these three techniques for encouraging your child to eat more produce.

🥒 keep washed, cut up fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator for easy snacks

🥣 try vegetarian versions of your family’s favorite dishes like lasagna or chili

🍓 add a fruit or vegetable as part of every meal or snack

Fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients that aid in your child’s growth and development. By making these healthy choices now, you'll establish good nutritional habits that will last for the rest of their life!