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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• GLP-1 Medications for Obesity: A Parent's Guide

  Our experts offer a parent's guide to GLP-1 obesity medications for adolescents and teens, which covers FDA-approved options, safety data, side effects, nutrition tips and questions to ask your doctor.

• Is Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Safe for Kids?

  Learn the critical safety rules for giving children Acetaminophen (Tylenol). We cover how to dose by weight, the safety of Tylenol during pregancy and any other questions you may have.

• Umbilical Cord Care: Everything New Parents Need to Know

  Caring for your baby's umbilical cord stump doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Our experts give tips on cleaning, bathing and what to watch for as it heals.

• Hepatitis B Vaccine for Children: A Parent's Guide

  Our infectious disease expert answers any questions you may have about hepatitis B and why the childhood vaccination matters to keep you and your family safe and healthy.

• Can I Be a Living Organ Donor? What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

  Living organ donation offers a powerful way to give someone a second chance at life. For parents and caregivers, the decision comes with unique considerations and our experts break down the facts, risks and possibilities so you can make an informed choice.

• AI and Parenting: How Parents and Children Are Using Artificial Intelligence

  Lurie Children’s report explores how parents and children are using artificial intelligence in 2026, including key benefits, usage trends, and top concerns.

• Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Newborn

  Tips to help you pick the right pediatrician for your newborn, including when to start looking and the most important questions to ask.

• Supporting Siblings of Children with Medical Conditions

  The whole family feels the impact of a medical diagnosis. Certified Child Life Specialist Anna Batz shares guidance on how to support the siblings of children facing serious illness and hospitalization.  

• When to Worry About RSV: A Parent's Guide to Emergency Signs

  With RSV cases spiking in Chicago, Lurie Children's infectious disease expert explains the emergency signs parents must know and when to go to the ER or call your pediatrician.

• Understanding Gut Health and Anxiety in Kids

  Discover how stress and anxiety affect your child's stomach and get expert tips on helping kids with IBS, tummy troubles and anxiety-related GI issues.

• How to Raise a Heart-Healthy Child: Tips from Pediatric Cardiologists

  By encouraging your kids to create healthy heart habits, you help set them up for longer, healthier lives. Our pediatric cardiology experts offer tips on how to improve your child's heart health.

• Why Kids Should Not Ride E-Scooters

  Are e-scooters safe for your child? Our pediatric expert explains how they pose serious dangers to children and what safety rules every parent must enforce to keep them out of the emergency room.

• Returning to School After a Diabetes Diagnosis

  Returning a child to school after a diabetes diagnosis is a big transition. Our experts offer tips to make the transition safe, stress-free and successful.