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• Mia's Story: A Little Warrior With Big Impact – Living with Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome)

  After years of facing several medical challenes, Mia is now a thriving 6-year-old. Her family's journey at Lurie Children's inspired them to found the Edwards Syndrome Association and change lives.

• Vaccine Schedule for Children & Adolescents

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

• How to Boost Your Child’s Immune System This School Year

  There’s plenty you can do to prevent your child from getting sick. Learn some ways to support and boost your child’s immune system to help keep them healthy. 

• 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.

• Summer Safety Tips: Sun, Swimming & Sunglasses for Kids

  Warm, sunny days are perfect for outside activities the entire family can enjoy. But without the right protection, the sun can be harmful. Here are some safety tips to stay happy and healthy in the summertime. 

• Continued Cardiac Care Helps Meilani Thrive After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair

  Meilani was born with Tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia. See how Lurie Children's Heart Center has supported her through multiple surgeries and a thriving childhood.

• For Milo Foundation

  After losing their son Milo to CDH at 18 days old, Sarah and Kevin created the For Milo Memorial Fund to help families facing the loss of a child with end-of-life expenses.

• 10 Years of Celebrating Aidan’s Life: How the Aidan Shea Foundation Honored His Legacy and Supported PICU Families

  This tribute commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Aidan Shea Foundation. Over the last decade, the foundation and the Elmhurst community have raised over $200,000 for Lurie Children’s, ensuring Aidan’s generous spirit continues to impact others.

• Innovations in Care for Type 1 Diabetes: Tzield

  Tzield (teplizumab) is now available at Lurie Children's to help preserve insulin production in kids newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Learn more.

• A Parent's Guide to Supporting Kids with Learning Differences

  Get back-to-school tips for parents of kids with learning differences, including how to prep IEP/504 records, meet teachers early and build an advocacy toolkit that works.

• 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.

• Sleep and Concussions: What Every Parent Should Know

  Sleep is key to concussion recovery, but how much is too much? A pediatric sleep specialist explains what's normal and what's not.

• Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?

  How much sleep do kids need? It is important to know about common factors that affect sleep. Learn more about healthy sleep habits that you can build.

• Cyclospora Outbreak 2026: Symptoms in Kids, Risks & When to Call the Doctor

  Worried about Cyclospora in kids? Learn the symptoms, when to see a pediatrician and how to keep your family safe this summer.

• Pink Eye and Kids: What Parents Need to Know

  Pink eye is common in kids and spreads easily at school. Learn the causes, symptoms and contagious period, plus tips to treat it at home.

• Travel Tips for Flying with a Child with Autism

  Travel can feel like a daunting task for children with developmental differences. Read these tips to help make the experience easier for the whole family.