Category: Children’s Health

toddler girl sits on exam table, provider rubs alcohol pad on her arm in preparation for a shot.

October 5, 2021

4 Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine and Young Children

Clinical trial data shows promising results for kids ages 5 to 11.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Vaccines

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variety of plastic toy food

October 4, 2021

Read This if You’re Concerned About Your Child’s Weight

The messages we give children about bodies can stick with them for a lifetime.

Adolescents, School-Age Children, Weight Loss

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school-aged boy receives physiotherapy

September 28, 2021

How to Spot and Treat Childhood Scoliosis

When a spine curvature is caught early, there are several treatment options.

Bone and Joint Health, Children's Health

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Mother helping her son get ready for school

August 26, 2021

How to Establish a Healthy Morning Routine This School Year

Planning ahead means smoother mornings.

Children's Health

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young girls wearing masks, backpacks as they walk to school

August 23, 2021

4 Ways to Keep Your Child as Healthy as Possible This School Year

These reminders and preventive tips can help keep your child in the classroom.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, School-Age Children, Vaccines

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Front view of a yellow school bus against a blue sky.

August 17, 2021

School Bus Safety Steps for Kids

Review these safety tips with your child before riding the bus.

Injury Prevention, School-Age Children

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August 16, 2021

3 Things to Know About the Delta Variant and Children

Vaccines and masks are critical for protecting children.

Children's Health, Coronavirus, Wellness

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Small children with face mask back to school, greeting each other with an elbow bump

August 10, 2021

Is It Safe to Go Back to School?

With the delta variant surging, students and parents are in a tough spot—again.

Infectious Diseases, School-Age Children

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Headshot of Eleanor, UNC Children's patient

July 29, 2021

Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...

Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.

Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology

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girl wearing a diabetes pump in her arm takes notes while watching a virtual class at her dining room table.

July 22, 2021

Helping a Child with a Chronic Illness Grow Up

What parents need to know to ease the transition to adulthood.

Children's Health

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Runner using asthma inhaler

June 21, 2021

4 Tips for Exercising with Asthma

People with asthma need exercise, too, and preparation is key.

Asthma, Children's Health, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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girl looking under bed with flashlight

June 1, 2021

Helping a Child with a Phobia

Fear is common in children, but sometimes it becomes extreme and disrupts life.

Kids and Mental Health

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