Concussions FAQs: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
Everyone experiences these brain injuries differently, but general guidelines apply.
Children's Health, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
Category: Children’s Health
4 Things to Know Before Your Kid Starts Strength Training
Building strength can provide long-term health benefits. Here’s how to do it correctly.
Children's Health, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility
Ear Tube Surgery: A Doctor Answers Your Top Questions
This common procedure can relieve pain and improve hearing and speech in kids.
Children's Health, Ear Health, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Toddlers and Preschoolers
The Scary Truth About Energy Drinks and Teens
Eye-popping caffeine levels are particularly bad for children and adolescents.
Adolescents, Children's Health, School-Age Children
Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Kids and Parents
It’s normal to feel nervous, but these five strategies can help.
Anxiety, Mental Health, School-Age Children
4 Reasons to Schedule a Summer Well Visit for Your Child
Checking in with their doctor is valuable whether your child plays sports or not.
Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children
Do These 5 Things to Keep Kids Safe Around Water
Active adult supervision is critical to avoiding trouble.
Children's Health, Safety
Help Your Teen Prepare for Mental Health Challenges at College
Talk openly about mental health and offer your support before school starts.
Adolescents, Kids and Mental Health
Treating Summer Bug Bites
Here’s what to do when what’s bugging you is biting you.
Children's Health, Family Medicine, Skin Care
Traveling with Kids? Plan Ahead to Stay Well
Try these pediatrician-approved tips for preventing and fighting illness on the go.
Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Coronavirus
Make Sure Your Vaccinations Are Up to Date Before Meeting a Newborn
Simple shots can help you protect a baby from whooping cough, flu and COVID-19.
Babies, Maternal Health, Vaccines
How Parents and Schools Can Work Together to Support Mental Health
Schools often can help if parents inform the right people.
Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health