Lurie Children's Blog Search Results
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7 Children's Books to Celebrate Pride Month
The Potocsnak Family Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine staff recommend some of their favorite reads featuring LGBTQ themes or protagonists.
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Talking to Teens about Alcohol for Prom and Graduation
With graduation and prom coming up, talking to teens about alcohol can be a good time for parents to discuss this difficult topic with their kids.
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Access to Affirming and Inclusive Transgender Healthcare Saves Lives
Make no mistake, access to affirming and inclusive transgender healthcare saves lives.
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Further Regulations on E-cigarettes Needed
Recent national surveys show a plateauing or slight decrease in teen e-cigarette use, but we are still seeing epidemic levels of youth use.
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Safely Returning to Sports
Our pediatric orthopedic specialists have a message for young people and their parents: please return to activity safely.
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Why Your Child Needs an Orthopedist Who Specializes in Pediatrics
hear from three orthopedic physician-surgeons about why care for your child from an orthopedic doctor who specializes in pediatrics is so important.
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Tips to Keep Kids Exercising Outdoors During Cold Winter Weather
Learn the importance of cold weather exercise even during the coldest months.
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Frigid Forecast Health Tips
Dr. Ken Polin answers questions about the health risks associated with the frigid forecast.
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Traveling Safely This Holiday Season
Read some helpful reminders and tips from our TRICAM team on traveling safely this holiday season.
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Healthy Home Study Tips for E-Learning
Our Physical Therapists provide ideal sitting positions for learning activities.
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Beyond Goo-Goo & Gaa-Gaa: The Power of Talking to Your Little One
Little ones look to their caregivers for signs and cues to inform them on how to respond to what is going on around them.
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Tips for Protecting Your Eyes from Screens
Safeguard your child's eyes during screen time with ophthalmologist-approved tips from Lurie Children's experts.
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When Your Child Is Scared to Poop on the Potty
Our experts provide a progressive plan to get your child to poop on the potty.
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Parenting Teens in the Age of Social Media
the demands of parenting this generation of teenagers are unique, most notably because of social media.
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How to Talk to Your Kids, Tweens and Teens about Racism
Conversations about racism between parents and children should start early and continue frequently.
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8 Activities to Keep Kids Entertained (And Learning) While At Home
Our Activity Coordinators in the Department of Family Services share activities that parents can do alongside their kids that facilitate active, engaged learning.