Plus: Why children need vitamin D

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Winter is here, and it is important for parents to take the necessary measures to keep their kids safe and warm. Yael Smiley, MD, a pediatrician and medical director of the Healthy Generations Program at Children’s National Hospital, answers common questions for parents with young children about dressing for colder weather ([link removed]) .
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** What is seasonal affective disorder? ([link removed])
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Each year, more than 1 million children and adolescents suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues, a subtype of depression that follows a seasonal pattern.

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** Why do children need vitamin D? ([link removed])
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Winter generally means less time outdoors in the sun, putting some kids at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Here's why children need vitamin D, an important nutrient, to stay healthy.

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