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• Protect Your Family During Tick Season

  Learn essential tips for tick prevention, how to check and safely remove ticks and when to consult your pediatrician for expert guidance.

• Establishing Screen Time Rules for Kids

  Balance digital life, boost well-being, and foster development for families with children of all ages.

• Probiotics for Kids

  Curious about probiotics for your child? Our expert dietitian breaks down what probiotics are, how they work and if they're safe for kids of all ages. 

• Beating Strong: A Lifechanging Pacemaker Procedure for Maeve

  Identifying the arrhythmia before birth allowed the medical specialists at Lurie Children’s to make plans to treat the baby after birth. When Maeve was born, a team of specialists assembled, ready to put the care plan into action.

• Simplifying Pediatric Cancer Research with Storytelling

  When a young patient with leukemia relapsed after years of treatment and a stem cell transplant, he and his family put their hope in an immunotherapy clinical trial with Dr. Kevin McNerney. Today, years later, he's disease free.

• After an ‘Avalanche’ of a Diagnosis, Ellie Thrives on the Slopes

  Ellie and Dr. Lenzen met when Ellie was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor. Fortunately, the team at Lurie Children’s are equipped to urgently handle cases like Ellie’s with expertise and compassion.

• Common Neurological Disorders in Infants and Babies: What Parents Should Know

  Dr. Anisa Kelley, attending physician in Neurology and director of the Headache Program, provides guidance around the most common neurological disorders seen in infants and babies.

• Desmond Finds Success with Oral Immunotherapy

  When a terrifying allergic reaction struck her infant son, paramedic Asha found hope in Lurie Children's. Discover how Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) is empowering families to manage severe food allergies and reducing the fear of accidental exposure.

• Niyana Thrives After Liver Transplant, Thanks to Mom

  Three-month-old Niyana faced a rare liver disease requiring a transplant and her mother became her life-saving donor. Read their powerful story of sacrifice and the expert care at Lurie Children's that gave Niyana a healthy future.

• Fundraising Ideas for Kids

  Inspire your kids to give back! Discover fun and easy fundraising ideas that teach children empathy and empower them to support the young patients at Lurie Children's Hospital.

• With a Rare and Serious Diagnosis Before Birth, Aptly Named Baby Hope Defies the Odds

  Six-month-old Hope is busy growing up at home – playing with toys, babbling and trying to roll over. For her parents, each routine milestone feels like a little bit of a miracle.

• Mighty Fighters: Family’s Journey Away from Home for Twins’ CDH Care

  Discover the incredible journey of identical twins diagnosed with a rare congenital condition. Follow the family's emotional diagnosis story, including the expert care they received at Lurie Children's NICU and their inspiring resilience.

• Common Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions in Kids

  Learn about common ear, nose and throat conditions children may encounter throughout childhood and how to treat them.

• Why Lurie Children's is the Right Choice for Your Child's Heart Transplant

  Choosing the right hospital for a child’s heart transplant is one of the most significant decisions a family can make. Our Heart Center team wants to help make this decision easier. 

• Concussion in Teens

  Every year, millions of teenagers in the US sustain concussions. Learn the signs, symptoms, and treatments for concussions in teens.

• A Guide to Seasonal Allergies in Kids

  Learn how to identify seasonal allergy signs and symptoms, when testing can be done, and how to manage seasonal allergies in children.