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two kids in lab coats at microscope learning human anatomy for kids

One of my kids once stopped me mid-dinner with a question I wasn’t expecting: “Do I have bones in my ears?” Not silly. Not off-topic. Completely, perfectly right for where their brain was at. And the answer is yes —

students looking at a skeleton together and learning medical biology for high schoolers

A few months ago, I got an email from a parent that brings tears to my eyes every time I share it. Her daughter had gone to a birthday party. While there, another parent told a child with type 1

Dr. Robin teaching pre-med curriculum for kids who want to be doctors. She is holding a model of internal organs and talking animatedly with a tween.

There are coding programs for third graders. Robotics teams for middle schoolers. A clear, structured pipeline for kids who want to work in tech. For kids who want to work in medicine? There’s been nothing. No obvious search term. No

Explanation of the Series  This 10-part series, “10 Important Conversations to Have with Your Kids,” provides parents with guidance on crucial topics to discuss with their middle schoolers. Written by family physician, Dr. Robin Dickinson, MD, each article offers background

Explanation of the Series  This 10-part series, “10 Important Conversations to Have with Your Kids,” provides parents with guidance on crucial topics to discuss with their middle schoolers. Written by family physician, Dr. Robin Dickinson, MD, each article offers background

kids walking

Explanation of the Series  This 10-part series, “10 Important Conversations to Have with Your Kids,” provides parents with guidance on crucial topics to discuss with their middle schoolers. Written by family physician, Dr. Robin Dickinson, MD, each article offers background

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