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• Cardiac Screening For Youth Sports

  Cardiac screening for sports helps find heart conditions in kids. Learn more about how cardiac screening for sports can help protect young athletes

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): A Smart, Tax-Effective Way to Give to Lurie Children’s

  Donor-Advised Funds offer a smart way for individuals or families to give. With tax benefits, flexibility and potential growth, they are an ideal option to make a charitable impact.

• Laryngitis in Kids

  Is your child's voice hoarse or raspy? They might have laryngitis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for this common condition in children.

• What Parents Need to Know About Newborn Screening

  Newborn screening can help keep babies healthy and identify health conditions early. Learn more about these tests and what to expect.  

• Offering Peace of Mind: Peanut Immunotherapy Clinical Trials at Lurie Children’s

  Families of children with food allergies are constantly on high alert. So far, there is no cure but research has focused on reducing the risk of severe allergic reactions from accidental exposure.

• Are Trampolines Safe for Kids?

  Though jumping on a trampoline may look like fun, landing wrong can cause serious, permanent injuries. Learn more about if trampolines are safe for kids. 

• Lincoln's Community Fundraiser: How One Young Entrepreneur Raised Thousands for Lurie Children’s

  Find out how Lincoln transformed a simple lemonade stand into a thriving fundraiser for Lurie Children’s and learn actionable tips for starting your own community fundraiser.

• Should I Worry About My Child’s Bloody Nose?

  Does your child get nosebleeds often? Learn how the correct way stop a child’s bloody nose 

• Autism and Transitions For Kids

  Autism and transitions can present challenges. Here are tools to help kids cope with life changes. 

• Separation Anxiety in Children

  Separation anxiety is very common in childhood, especially when starting a new experience. Learn what symptoms to look for, causes and how to help.

• Sports Physicals: Frequently Asked Questions

  Learn all about sports phyiscals, including who needs them about them, who needs them and how they keep our kids safe.  

• Lymphoma Survivor Races in Triathlon: ‘You Don’t Have a Lot of Time on This Planet’

  After beating Non-Hodgkins B-Cell Lymphoma, Adrian wanted to give back. Adrian is training for the Chicago Triathlonraising funds for Lurie Children’s cancer research through the inaugural Corporate Challenge.

• What Is a Will or Bequest?

  Lurie Children’s Senior Planned Giving Officer shares how you can leave a lasting legacy through a planned gift. Find out more about charitable giving. 

• Adjusting Sleep Schedules for Kids

  School night routines help kids get the sleep they need. Learn how to adjust kids’ sleep schedules for a smooth start to the school year. 

• Educational Support Helps Carter Thrive After Heart Transplant

  Lurie Children's NICU-Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program offers specialized care for children with congenital heart disease who face developmental challenges. Learn more about Carter's story and how he is thriving today.

• Vaccine Schedule for Children & Adolescents

  Learn about the recommended childhood vaccines and immunizations for kids throughout development and some vaccination frequently asked questions.