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• Back-to-School Success Tips for Parents

  Whether you're dreading hectic school-day schedules or excited for kids to be back in the classroom, the transition back to school can be a stressful time for children and parents. Consider some of these tips from our pediatric experts on how parents can best prepare the entire family for school days. 

• Summer Safety Tips 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. 

• Bike and Helmet Safety for Kids

  When the right safety precautions aren't taken, bike accidents can cause unintentional injuries or even death.

• Dehydration in Children

  Dehydration can look a bit different for everyone. We take a closer look at some common questions people may ask about dehydration. 

• Early Childhood Brain Development and Health

  Anisa Kelley, MD, Neurology, provides an overview on brain development and why it’s a critical process of early childhood.

• Recognizing and Supporting Healthy Brain Development in Children

  Audrey Brewer, MD, MPH answers commonly asked questions about childhood brain development and what families can do to reinforce and support it.

• How to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide

  Navigating the difficult conversation around suicide with your children can be extremely challenging. Learn tips on having that discussion.

• When to Take Your Child to the Pediatrician, Immediate Care or ER

  When a child is sick, parents and caregivers must quickly make a choice: Where should they turn for medical care?

• Halloween Dental Tips for Keeping Mouths Healthy

  Experts from our Dentistry team share tips for keeping children’s gums and teeth happy on this sugary holiday.

• Tips to Prepare Your Children to Return to School After COVID-19

  Dr. Lisa Simons provides eight ways to help prepare your child for getting back to the classroom.

• HPV Vaccine: When Should My Child Get Vaccinated?

  Although most HPV cases cause no symptoms and clear on their own, some cases lead to cancer. Learn about the importance of the HPV vaccine for kids.

• 8 Mindfulness Activities & Exercises for Kids

  Whether your child is showing signs of anxiety or settling into new routines well, we've gathered some simple, creative ways to improve mindfulness.

• 4th of July Safety Tips for Kids

  Emergency Room physician Elizabeth Powell, MD, provides tips to keep your kids safe on the Fourth of July, including firework and burn safety.

• Lurie Children’s Pediatric Eye Specialists: Using Fireworks ‘Not Worth the Risk’

  Our pediatric eye specialists say families should be aware of the possible dangers from fireworks to the eyes. 

• How (and Why) to Keep Teens Active During the Summer

  Physical activity is vital to teenager brain development and overall health. Here's how to keep teens active during the summer and why it's so important.

• Water Safety Tips

  Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children one to four years of age.