Category: Children’s Health

A mother and her two children are in a doctor's office.

April 3, 2025

Do’s and Don’ts: Helping Your Child Cope with Pain

Here’s how to reassure and calm your child at the doctor or when injury strikes.

Children's Health, Families, Home Health Care

Read Article
mom holds her infant in her lap while a provider listens to the baby's heart with a stethoscope

February 6, 2025

What Parents Need to Know About Congenital Heart Defects

There may not be visible symptoms, but your child needs regular monitoring.

Children's Health, Heart and Vascular Health

Read Article
Toddler sits on mom's lap, both looking at a board book together

December 20, 2024

5 Easy Ways to Support Your Baby’s Brain Development

A UNC Health pediatrician shares simple steps for the early years.

Babies, Caregivers, Children's Health

Read Article
small child lays in bed, looking worried.

December 18, 2024

Troubleshooting Child Sleep Problems

These tips can help tired kids and their parents get more rest.

Babies, Children's Health, School-Age Children, Sleep, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Read Article
a child looks at his dinner plate reluctantly

December 5, 2024

Not Just Picky Eating: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

If mealtimes are a struggle for your child, here’s what you need to know.

Children's Health, Eating Disorders

Read Article
a baby reaches for a french fry in a pile of fries served in a white dish, a paper cup of ketchup on the side

November 1, 2024

4 Things to Know If Your Child is a Picky Eater

They will eventually eat something other than chicken nuggets.

Children's Health, School-Age Children, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Read Article
two preschool-age kids playing together at school

October 30, 2024

5 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends

The skills needed for friendship take time to develop.

Children's Health, School-Age Children, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Read Article
top-down image of a group of kids in costumes reaching into a bowl for some candy

October 25, 2024

4 Tips for Keeping Trick-or-Treaters Safe

Take some precautions so you can avoid a real scare, like a trip to the emergency room.

Children's Health, School-Age Children

Read Article
Little boy dressed up as cowboy with his mom standing behind him

October 14, 2024

3 Ways to Calm Halloween Nerves

Some children embrace spooky season; others may need some help.

Autism, Kids and Mental Health

Read Article
Father and young daughter hug

October 11, 2024

6 Ways to Help Children After a Hurricane

Storms cause a lot of big emotions, for you and your kids.

Kids and Mental Health

Read Article
elementary-aged boy sits on school bus in a seat by himself, looking out of the window

September 13, 2024

Do These 4 Things If Your Kid ‘Hates’ School

Stay open and use school resources to help your child.

Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

Read Article
close-up of children's hands playing in a sensory bin with insect toys

August 12, 2024

Is Play Therapy Right for Your Child?

Your child may express their concerns best through play.

Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health

Read Article