Category: Children’s Health

Grandma and aunt hold newborn baby while talking to the new mom

June 2, 2023

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

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middle-school aged girl sits on couch, talking to adult who is out of frame

May 11, 2023

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

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Mother wearing face masks hold her toddler as a provider gives the toddler a bandage on her arm

May 2, 2023

3 Things Parents Should Know About Bivalent Boosters for Young Chil...

Experts encourage parents to get their children vaccinated as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Babies, Coronavirus, Toddlers and Preschoolers, Vaccines

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mom sits on porch with young daughter, their backs to the camera

April 11, 2023

Q&A: How to Talk with a Child About Death

Acknowledging the loss is the first step.

Kids and Mental Health

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April 6, 2023

Your Newborn Has Sickle Cell Disease. Now What?

With the guidance of experts, parents can help prevent complications.

Blood Diseases, Children's Health, Genetics

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forlorn child sits on school steps, backpack next to her

March 9, 2023

How to Spot the Signs of Bullying—And What to Do

Parents can help improve behavior whether their child is bullied or bullying.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

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little girl looks at a bandage on her knee

March 7, 2023

7 Questions to Ask if Your Child Is in Pain

Children can’t always express what they’re feeling, but parents can help figure it out.

Children's Health, Pain Management

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close-up image of safety lock on cabinet handles, blurred in background is a busy toddler trying to open another cabinet door

March 6, 2023

10 Actions That Can Keep Your Child Out of the Emergency Department

Take these small steps to prevent injury and death.

Children's Health, Safety

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Young woman and son outdoors, standing face to face on sunny day

February 20, 2023

There’s a Teen Mental Health Crisis—Here’s How to Help ...

Talk to your teens about their mental health.

Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression

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newborn baby cries while mother tries to offer a bottle

February 6, 2023

Does My Baby Have a Tongue-Tie?

This common condition can be frustrating, but it is treatable.

Babies, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health

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close-up image of baby lying on blanket while parent uses a suction to clear baby's nose

January 9, 2023

6 Pediatrician-Approved Tips for Dealing with Mucus

Mucus is the body’s first line of defense against viruses and bacteria.

Babies, Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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image of a heart

January 3, 2023

What Happens in Commotio Cordis?

If not treated immediately, this rare cardiac event can be fatal.

Adolescents, Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Health

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