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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.
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Pat Mac’s Pack: “We Support Cancer Research so Other Families Don’t Have to Face What We Did”
How the McNamara family’s 11-year battle with pediatric brain tumors inspired them to develop their own 501(c)(3) to help fund treatment for children. “Pediatric brain tumor research is seriously underfunded. We are passionate about supporting this research so other families don’t have to face what we did.”
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Whooping Cough: What You Need to Know
Pertussis cases are spiking across the US, returning to pre-pandemic conditions. Learn how to tell the difference between a common cold and whooping cough.
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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.
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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.
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Prevent RSV in Babies with Nirsevimab
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common and potentially dangerous virus that affects almost all infants and young children before the age of two. Now, there is a single-dose immunization that helps in the fight against RSV for infants younger than 19 months of age: Nirsevimab.
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Finding Peace Through Pain: How Psychologists Help Chronic Pain Patients Cope
Chronic pain often causes disruption to normal childhood activities and affects a child’s mood, family and peer relationships, and their ability to do the things they care about. Psychologists are an integral part of these patients' care. Learn about the mental health professionals embedded within each program who address the emotional and mental well-being of their patients.
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Marisol's Journey to Beating Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
With the support of Lurie Children's Pediatric Thyroid Program, Marisol's diagnosis of thyroid cancer has not stopped her from pursuing her goals.
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Understanding NICU Levels
At Lurie Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and support for your baby and your family.
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How to Help During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, we observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and take action to support children facing a cancer diagnosis.
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How to Boost Your Child’s Immune System
There’s plenty you can do to prevent your child from getting sick. Learn some ways to support and boost your child’s immune system to help keep them healthy.
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Cardiac Screening For Youth Sports
Cardiac screening for sports helps find heart conditions in kids. Learn more about how cardiac screening for sports can help protect young athletes
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Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): A Smart, Tax-Effective Way to Give to Lurie Children’s
Donor-Advised Funds offer a smart way for individuals or families to give. With tax benefits, flexibility and potential growth, they are an ideal option to make a charitable impact.
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Mpox in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Learn more about monkeypox (mpox) and how children can contract it.
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Laryngitis in Kids
Is your child's voice hoarse or raspy? They might have laryngitis. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for this common condition in children.
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What Parents Need to Know About Newborn Screening
Newborn screening can help keep babies healthy and identify health conditions early. Learn more about these tests and what to expect.