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• 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 Kids

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

• Brain Development in Early Childhood

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

• 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.  

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. 

• Water Safety Tips

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

• 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.

• Prevent Hot Car Deaths in Babies & Children

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

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.