6 Reasons Kids Should See a Doctor, Even If They’re Well
Regular wellness visits are a vital part of a child’s physical and mental health.
Children's Health, Medical Tips, Your Care
Category: Children’s Health
Ask the Pediatrician: Baby Vaccines
Pediatrician Edward Pickens, MD, talks about why baby vaccines are a must.
Babies, Children's Health, Pediatric Medicine, Vaccines
4 Expert Tips for Raising a Resilient Kid
Challenges are inevitable. Here are ways to help your child be ready.
Kids and Mental Health
5 Ways for Parents to Raise Healthier Children
Teach your child the habits of a healthy life. Start with these tips from a pediatrician.
Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, Wellness
How to Tell If Your Baby Has A Cow’s Milk Allergy
A UNC Health allergist talks about symptoms, diagnosis and management.
Babies, Food Allergies
Do’s and Don’ts: Promoting Healthy Body Image in Teens
Psychologists share what to do—and what to avoid—to help kids through a tricky time.
Adolescents, Eating Disorders, Kids and Mental Health
From a Pediatrician: How RSV Affects a Child’s Lungs
This respiratory infection makes it hard to breathe. See what you can do about it.
Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Everything You Need to Know About Tonsils and Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomies are among the most commonly performed operations in the U.S.—but aren’t necessary for every tonsil infection.
Children's Health, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Surgery
How to Care For Your Child’s Cold
When your little one is coughing and congested, try these tips from a pediatrician.
Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Pediatric Medicine
3 Reasons Young Kids Should Not Specialize in One Sport
Doing so before adolescence comes with a greater risk of injury and burnout.
Children's Health, School-Age Children, Sports Medicine
Concussions FAQs: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
Everyone experiences these brain injuries differently, but general guidelines apply.
Children's Health, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine
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