Health & Wellness
Is a heart-healthy diet important for children?
6 home remedies for flu in kids [Infographic]
Cough medicine, Flu, Flu season, Home remedy, Influenza, Treatment, Virus
1What to know about measles and the MMR vaccine
Immunization, Measles, Vaccine, Virus
2Allergies in kids: 7 seasonal allergy myths debunked
Weather, Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Vaccine, Illness, Allergy, Pollen, Mold, Allergen, Ragweed
3Facts about eating disorders in kids and teens
Eating disorder, Treatment, Mental health, Psychology, Recovery, Diet, Behavior, Eating habits, Nutrition
4What to know about strep throat in kids
Communicable disease, Epidemiology, Fever, Immunology, Infectious diseases, Microbiology, Respiratory, Strep throat, Streptococcal pharyngitis
5The importance of self-love for kids
Self-love, Self-esteem, Positive self-esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Suicide, Mental health, Emotion, Mood, Behavior
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How to prevent the stomach bug
Learn how to prevent the stomach bug in your family, with expert-backed tips. Discover prevention strategies, post-exposure steps and more from Children's Health.
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Luna's story: Smiling brighter with a new liver
At 1 a.m. on November 19, 2024, Ashtin and Sam got the call: A liver was available for their almost 2-year-old daughter Luna.
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How do I know when to take my child to the ER vs. urgent care?
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Podcast: How To Do a Mental Health Check-in With Your Child
In this episode, Marjorie Brown, LPC, discusses the importance of mental health check-ins and gives tips on how to start a conversation with your child.
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Well-child visits: When to go and why it’s important
With school, extracurriculars, work and all the other things that fill up a family's schedule, it can be all too easy to skip a well-child visit – especially if a child is generally healthy.
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Emaad’s story: Maximizing his potential with intensive rehab
When Emaad was 3 years old, his parents knew he might soon be eligible for a surgery that could help him walk and more freely explore the world.
PODCAST
Heart Health in Young Athletes: What Every Parent Should Know
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Understanding your child’s health: A caregiver’s guide to asking questions at doctor visits
Many people feel a bit intimidated in medical settings. But no parent should feel hesitant or embarrassed about asking questions about their own child’s health.
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Teaching your child how to swallow a pill
Many children’s medications come in chewable or liquid forms, but some are only available as pills that must be swallowed whole. For kids who struggle with swallowing pills, this can be a challenge – for both them and their caregivers.
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Why is my child always sick in the winter
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Does my child need a sleep study?
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Sorin's story: How receiving his father’s kidney transformed his life
There’s never been a question that Sorin resembles his dad, Sean. They have the same smile, hands and fingers – and if you look at their baby pictures side by side, it’s hard to tell them apart.