Dr. Anisha Abraham
Coverage of Dr. Anisha Abraham in the Nexus archive.
- Kids and screens: How to reset your family’s digital habits this summer
Dr. Anisha Abraham from Children’s National Hospital advises families to reset digital habits during summer by reducing screen time and promoting activities like exercise, face-to-face interactions, and screen-free meals. She highlights concerns about screens replacing sleep, exercise, and social time, and emphasizes parental role modeling to encourage healthier tech use.
- Local doctor says back-to-school preps like health checkups should start now
A D.C. physician advises parents to schedule back-to-school physicals and check vaccinations during summer to avoid last-minute rushes. Dr. Anisha Abraham also emphasizes preparing children for school transitions by addressing mental health, fostering social connections, and adjusting sleep schedules ahead of the new academic year.