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• Helping Your Child Learn to Use Their Free Time (Leisure Skills)

  For many kids, learning how to spend free time not on an electronic device can be hard. These strategies can help you teach your child how to make the most of their free time, or how to teach leisure skills.

• Poison Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe

  Did you know many common household items can be dangerous for kids? Learn all about common poisonous items, warning signs and what to do in an emergency.

• Pediatric MRI Sedation Frequently Asked Questions

  Should your child have an MRI with or without anesthesia? Our experts answer all of your questions about anesthesia to help you understand what factors to consider when making a decision. 

• Millennial Parenting Statistics: Navigating Modern Parenthood in Today’s World

  Millennials are rewriting the parenting playbook, ushering in a new era of open communication and emotional intelligence with their kids.

• The Impact of Childhood Bullying and How to Talk to Kids About It

  Childhood bullying is an all-too-common experience that can have both immediate and long-term, dangerous consequences. Hear from a mental health expert on what signs might indicate bullying, how to talk with kids about it, and more.

• 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. 

• Bottle Feeding Babies FAQ for Parents

  New and expectant parents have a lot of questions. Get answers to common newborn bottle feeding questions, including how much milk newborns need and breastfeeding positions.

• How to Promote & Improve 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.

• Suicide Risk Factors, Communication and Prevention for Kids & Teens

  Suicidal ideation can be a scary and daunting subject to experience with kids and teens, but experts tell us that knowing how to identify the risk factors and communicate with a child can make all the difference in potential outcomes.  

• Understanding Your NICU Baby’s Behavior & Cues

  Infants in the NICU use cues to communicate with their families and caregivers to indicate when they are stressed, hungry, or comfortable, or self-soothing.

• What Parents Should Know about the Formula Shortage

  Our pediatric experts weigh in on what parents and care givers should know about the recent formula shortage. 

• How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby

  Babies start to eat solid foods in their first year. Learn how and when to introduce solid foods into your baby’s diet.

• Cluster Feeding FAQs

  Cluster feeding, when a newborn wants to eat every two hours or less, occurs during major periods of growth and development.

• Feeding Your Baby Through the First Year

  Learn how much, how often and what kinds of foods babies eat from birth through their first birthday.

• What to Know About Feeding Your Newborn

  See feeding tips and get answers to common newborn feeding questions, including how much milk newborns need and breastfeeding positions.

• Bonding with Your Baby in the NICU

  While in the NICU, there are still many opportunities for you to bond with your baby. Learn a few recommended ways to help you build that bond.