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• Protecting Your Child from Poor Air Quality

  Children are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality due to their developing lungs and higher exposure. Our expert explains how to recognize symptoms and protect children, especially those with asthma or immune conditions.

• How to Prevent Hot Car Deaths in Children

  Find out a few easy steps you can take to prevent hot vehicle-related injury or even death.

• Is Your Child Dehydrated? Here's What Every Parent Should Know

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

• 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.

• 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. 

• Blood Pressure in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

  This guide helps parents understand what's normal, recognize warning signs, and take action with simple lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in their child's heart health.

• Bird Flu (H5N1) and Your Child: What Parents Need to Know

  Is Bird Flu a threat to your child? Our infectious disease expert cuts through the confusion regarding H5N1 and explains the crucial ways to keep your family protected.

• Screen Time Statistics Reveal How Parents Use Screens as Babysitters, Educators, and Entertainment Tools

  To better understand how families are managing the complex digital relationship with screens, we surveyed parents across the U.S. with children aged 13 and under about their kids’ screen time habits.

• 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. 

• Establishing Screen Time Rules for Kids

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

• 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.

• Bundling Babies Safely in Winter

  Learn more about layering and temperature regulation, bedtime warmth and safety, dressing for the car seat, and common mistakes when it comes to bunding babies in the winter.

• A Story of Swift Action and Survival: Carter’s Cardiac Arrest

  This summer, 17-year-old  Carter’s life was saved and changed forever. He was in the middle of a basketball game when the unthinkable happened: his heart stopped suddenly and he collapsed on the court. What made all the difference in Carter's story was the urgent intervention of CPR and AED use. 

• Addressing Childhood Obesity with Modern Parenting Approaches

  Lurie Children’s latest report provides insights into how parents are addressing weight concerns in their children and effective solutions to support healthier lifestyles.

• Talking to Children about Tragedies in the News

  Mental health experts offer tips on how to talk to kids about tragedies, instability and overwhelming news events.   

• Teaching Kids to Love Healthy Food: MyPlate for Families

  Eating a balanced diet is essential, but getting proper nutrition can be difficult. Our experts provide some tips and answer common questions to help guide you in making healthy food choices.