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Common Triggers of Headaches in Children and Teens
08
Dec 2022
Common Triggers of Headaches in Children and Teens
Headaches can be triggered by a number of different things. Read about the most common triggers of occasional headaches in children and teens.
Rare and Complex Conditions
VEO-IBD: 6 Helpful Things We’ve Learned
06
Dec 2022
VEO-IBD: 6 Helpful Things We’ve Learned
Very early onset IBD is diagnosed in kids less than 5 years old. As incidence is on the rise, a mom shares some tips to help other families.
Safety and Prevention
10 Questions to Answer Before Using Your Fireplace This Winter
01
Dec 2022
10 Questions to Answer Before Using Your Fireplace This Winter
Before using your fireplace, use this fireplace safety checklist to make sure you’ve prepared your home and family for the chilly fireplace months.
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Ear Tubes: What Parents Need To Know
28
Nov 2022
Ear Tubes: What Parents Need To Know
Ear infections are common but for some kids, they happen often enough that pressure equalizing (PE) tubes become a treatment option.
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How Can I Prevent My Kids From Getting Motion Sickness?
23
Nov 2022
How Can I Prevent My Kids From Getting Motion Sickness?
Motion sickness is fairly common in kids, especially between the ages of 2-12. Understanding why it happens can help parents prevent it.
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How to Help Children Learn Habits of Gratitude
22
Nov 2022
How to Help Children Learn Habits of Gratitude
The holiday season is a great time to focus on being grateful and to teach children habits of gratitude that will last their lifetime. Read psychologist Dr. Lynne Merk's suggestions to get started.
Childhood Obesity
Tips for Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle as a Family
21
Nov 2022
Tips for Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle as a Family
Living a healthy lifestyle is often easier said than done. These tips for the whole family can help you get started.
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5 Myths About Acne in Adolescents and Teens
18
Nov 2022
5 Myths About Acne in Adolescents and Teens
There is a lot of misinformation out there about acne! A dermatologist dispels myths about this common problem in adolescents and teens.
Child Development and Behavior
Bedwetting Solutions: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome It
16
Nov 2022
Bedwetting Solutions: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome It
Bedwetting can be a source of embarrassment, anxiety and stress for both kids and families. These solutions can help them overcome it.
Food Allergies
Tips For Hosting A Food-Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal
15
Nov 2022
Tips For Hosting A Food-Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Meal
When you have a guest with food allergies, preparing Thanksgiving dinner can be a challenge. Find tips and recipes from one of our dietitians for hosting a food-allergy-friendly Thanksgiving meal.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Handy Checklist: Traveling with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
10
Nov 2022
Handy Checklist: Traveling with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Traveling with conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is possible with some up-front planning. Our handy checklist can help you prepare.
Rare and Complex Conditions
3 Common Misconceptions About Palliative Care
08
Nov 2022
3 Common Misconceptions About Palliative Care
Palliative care can play a valuable role for all kids with serious diagnoses, but is often misunderstood. Read 3 misconceptions about it.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Kids With Epilepsy More Likely to Experience Behavioral Health Difficulties
03
Nov 2022
Kids With Epilepsy More Likely to Experience Behavioral Health Difficulties
Kids with epilepsy are more likely to have psychological challenges, like emotion, behavior, learning or development issues. Read why and what can be done.
Child Development and Behavior
9 Questions to Ask When You Suspect Your Preschooler May Have ADHD
27
Oct 2022
9 Questions to Ask When You Suspect Your Preschooler May Have ADHD
How can parents tell if their preschooler's behavior is “typical” or if it's ADHD? Answering these 9 questions may help.
Vaccines
Can Kids Get the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines at the Same Time?
26
Oct 2022
Can Kids Get the COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines at the Same Time?
As flu season ramps up and COVID-19 sticks around, Dr. Frenck answers parents' most frequently asked questions about both vaccines.
Safety and Prevention
Safe Sleep: How to Reduce The Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
24
Oct 2022
Safe Sleep: How to Reduce The Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths
Create a safe sleep environment to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID), which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Safety and Prevention
Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
20
Oct 2022
Internet Challenges: Know the Dangers
Some Internet challenges are harmless and fun, while others can be incredibly dangerous. Learn what's important for both you and your child to know about the dangers of certain social media challenges.
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18
Oct 2022
6 Questions to Ask When Your Child Complains of Chest Pain
Has your child complained of chest pain? Ask yourself these 6 questions to determine if it is a serious concern.
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Handwashing: How to Make It Fun for Kids
15
Oct 2022
Handwashing: How to Make It Fun for Kids
Handwashing with soap and water helps prevent illness and missed days from school and work. Learn techniques for making handwashing fun for kids.
Learning and Growing
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
13
Oct 2022
5 Healthcare Questions to Ask During the College Search
Colleges offer healthcare services to help keep students healthy at school. Ask these important healthcare questions during the college search with your high schooler.
Rare and Complex Conditions
Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Kids: What Do We Know?
06
Oct 2022
Hepatitis of Unknown Origin in Kids: What Do We Know?
Hepatitis in kids has been in the news recently, in particular a specific type called hepatitis of unknown origin. Learn from two of our experts who discuss what’s causing this condition, and what you need to be on the lookout for in your child.
Child Development and Behavior
6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying
04
Oct 2022
6 Tips For Talking To Schools About Bullying
If your child is being bullied and you've decided it's necessary to talk to the school about it, your main goal should be stopping the behavior. Read six tips from one of our experts.
Safety and Prevention
8 Misconceptions About Concussions in Kids
30
Sep 2022
8 Misconceptions About Concussions in Kids
Most parents are aware that concussions can happen in kids — but there are also a lot of misconceptions out there about them. For instance, falls, not contact sports, are the #1 cause of ER visits for head trauma in kids. Learn about other misconceptions to help recognize them.
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet
18
Sep 2022
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Sugar in Your Child’s Diet
 The average daily added sugar intake for children and young adults aged 2-19 is 71 grams! Reducing sugar is an easy way to promote a healthier lifestyle and ward off diet-related diseases. Read a dietitian's tips to reduce sugar in kids' diets.
Safety and Prevention
When Can My Child Ride in the Front Seat of the Car?
16
Sep 2022
When Can My Child Ride in the Front Seat of the Car?
When can kids ride in the front seat of the car? It's a question parents get asked a lot. Read why our child passenger safety experts recommend delaying it until age 13.

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