Expert Answers on Children’s Health and Wellness

Child sneezing while standing among flowering plants outdoors during fall allergy season.

by Nemours Expert

Helping Your Child Through Fall Allergy Season

Fall 2026 is shaping up to be a tough allergy season. Warmer temperatures and a later first frost are giving ragweed and other weeds a…

Explore trusted children’s health information from Nemours pediatric experts. Find evidence-based guidance on nutrition, development, mental health, parenting, safety, medical conditions, and wellness for every stage of childhood.

What Parents Are Reading This Month

Healthcare professional placing a bandage on a young child’s upper arm after an immunization while the child sits on an examination table in a medical office.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

Childhood Vaccines: What’s Changed in 2026

Pregnant woman catching cold, flu, virus, sitting at home on a couch, blowing nose and being sick.

by Margaret Ruth Chou, MD

Navigating Cold and Flu Season While Pregnant

young girl gamer sits at a computer with a Feel Free kratom drink

by Nemours Expert

Feel Free Drinks and Kratom: Essential Information for Parents

A young teenage boy with a headache.

by Jason Read, MD

How to Handle Your Kid’s Headaches After Sports

Pregnancy & New Parents

Mother holding a newborn baby and tenderly cuddles gently while the infant is sleepy on the shoulder.

by Nemours Expert

Newborn Care in the First Week: What’s Normal and When

September 18, 2026

by Eric Paul Bergh, MD

How Doctors Balance Care for Mom and Baby

June 11, 2026

Postpartum mom working out at home by performing a squat exercise.

by Margaret Ruth Chou, MD

At-Home Workout for Postpartum Moms

April 2, 2026

Pregnant woman sits in doctors office while a maternal fetal medicine specialist listens to her questions.

by Claudia Taboada, DO

Why You Might Be Referred to a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

March 9, 2026

A closeup of a genetic counselor showing a karyogram to a patient during a prenatal genetic counseling consult.

by Julie Moldenhauer, MD, PMH-C

Prenatal Genetic Counseling: Guidance for Expecting Parents

February 9, 2026

pregnant women holding stomach with either morning sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum

by Nemours Expert

Morning Sickness vs. Hyperemesis: Guidance for Expecting Moms

November 20, 2025

Young pregnant woman lying on sofa at home, looking at the ultrasound scan photo of her baby.

by Nemours Expert

Planning for Pregnancy: What to Know About Health and Risk

October 15, 2025

Pediatric ENT examining the mouth of a baby using a medical spatula in doctor's office to check for lip tie or tongue tie

by Nemours Expert

Understanding Lip and Tongue Ties: A Guide for Parents

August 20, 2025

Pregnant woman getting RSV immunization

by Nemours Expert

Protecting Your Baby from RSV: Immunization Options

August 13, 2025

by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD, MPH

What to Do During the Baby Formula Shortage

May 7, 2022

Q&A: Infantile Spasms (IS)

by Lily Tran, MD

Q&A: Infantile Spasms (IS)

November 22, 2021

Breastfeeding and COVID

by Jennifer Lester MS, RD, CSP, LDN, CNSC

Breastfeeding and COVID-19

June 22, 2021

Healthy Growth & Nutrition

Close up of a girl holding her stomach indicating indigestion.

by Nemours Expert

The Benefits of a Low FODMAP Diet: A Guide to

May 7, 2026

Photo showing close-up, elevated view of arch of chopped multi-coloured fruits and vegetables. Rainbow of chopped red, orange and yellow bell peppers, green peas, red onion and a blueberry.

by Nemours Expert

Eat the Rainbow: Your Guide to Colorful Nutrition

March 25, 2026

Cute child with a basket of organic vegetables

by Nemours Expert

Are Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Safe for Kids?

March 11, 2026

Little kids pretending to be a doctor. Shot of a cute little girl with a stethoscope examining her brother. Children playing doctors.

by Nemours Expert

Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood

February 11, 2026

Child taking piece of sugar substitute with tongs in restaurant

by Nemours Expert

Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for Kids?

January 30, 2026

Two little girls are having a water break on the running track at athletics club. One girl is standing with her hands on hips, the other is taking a big gulp of water from bottle.

by Nemours Expert

Nutrition, Hydration, and Recovery Tips for Young Athletes

January 21, 2026

girl making a face while eating a vegetable

by Nemours Expert

Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater Enjoy Healthy Foods

September 20, 2025

Mother with toddler on hip holding a carton of cooking cream and checking label

by Nemours Expert

Decoding Food Labels: A Pediatrician’s Guide for Parents

July 28, 2025

by Guest Contributor

Healthy Spring and Summer Eating: Registered Dietitians’ Top Tips

June 10, 2025

by Guest Contributor

Preventing Iron-Deficiency Anemia

April 8, 2025

by Amy Anzilotti, MD

Energy Drinks & Kids: Know the Risks

June 30, 2023

by Guest Contributor

How to Choose Between a Personal Trainer or Athletic Trainer

March 15, 2023

Family Life & Learning

Adult reading a children's book with a young child while sitting together at home.

by Jennifer Ford Knopf, Esq.

Parenting a Child With Dyslexia: Signs and Support

September 28, 2026

Student seated at a classroom desk working in a notebook during class.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

ADHD Signs in Kids: What to Look For and What

September 8, 2026

Child sitting with a picture book and exploring early literacy skills through independent reading.

by Allison Gertel-Rosenberg, MS

Supporting Early Literacy Skills With NCRBS!

September 4, 2026

Young child wearing a backpack enters an early childhood classroom while holding an adult's hand as other children participate in learning activities.

by R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP

Nemours Children’s Health is Leading a New Movement for Kindergarten

September 1, 2026

Three school aged children hold watermelon slices up in front of them as they smile for a portrait.

by R. Lawrence Moss, MD, FACS, FAAP

The Hidden Ways Summer Break Impacts Children’s Health

July 24, 2026

Adult reading a picture book with a young child on a couch, illustrating early literacy development through shared interaction

by Dana Suskind, MD

AI and Your Child’s Literacy: What Every Parent Needs to

July 6, 2026

Little boy in glasses and suspenders looking up as if he is pondering something.

by Nemours Expert

How to Choose the Best Childcare for You and Your

April 13, 2026

Teenage students are standing in the school hallway, all looking at news and social media on their phones.

by Meghan Tuohy Walls, PsyD

Having Tough Conversations With Your Kids About the News

December 9, 2025

Two happy female high school students standing in school corridor against blue lockers and using mobile phone.

by Nemours Expert

6 Ways to Help Kids Thrive This School Year

August 1, 2025

How to Avoid Putting Too Much Pressure on Kids

by Meghan Tuohy Walls, PsyD

How to Avoid Putting Too Much Pressure on Kids

March 10, 2022

Talking to Your Child About the War in Ukraine

by Larissa Hirsch, MD

Talking to Your Child About the War in Ukraine

March 2, 2022

Summer Slide: Tips to Beat the Seasonal Academic Slump

by Cynthia Zettler-Greeley

Summer Slide: Tips to Beat the Seasonal Academic Slump

June 25, 2021

Everyday Child Health

Child sits at a table in front of fresh vegetables with a thinking expression wondering if she should eat it.

by Karen Ravin, MD

Your Salad Made the News. Now What?

July 20, 2026

Tick hidden on a green leaf detail and little girl foots in sandals on a lawn outdoors.

by Nemours Expert

Tick Bites and Lyme Disease: What to Know This Season

June 15, 2026

Measles disease. Health concept, Infectious, viral diseases. Vaccination of children against measles.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

Measles: What Parents Need to Know About Recent Outbreaks

February 24, 2026

A Touching Portrait of a Mother and Her Teenage Son Sharing a Warm Hug Outdoors, Highlighting Their Close and Loving Relationship.

by Nemours Expert

The HPV Vaccine: Safety, Benefits, and Common Questions

February 17, 2026

Doctor applies an adhesive bandage to preteen girl's arm after the girl receives a flu shot at an outdoor free clinic.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

Protect Your Family This Season With a Flu Vaccine

October 7, 2025

Father checking on his sick daughter at home who might have COVID, RSV, or the flu.

by Nemours Expert

Comparing Flu, COVID-19, and RSV: A Guide for Parents

October 2, 2025

Kissing bug on a leaf that carries Chagas disease

by Nemours Expert

Chagas Disease: What Parents Should Know

September 24, 2025

Close up of a calm young man lying in a tanning bed and having protective glasses on his eyes to protect them from UV light

by Guest Contributor

Skip the Bed, Save Your Skin: A Guide to Safer

August 24, 2025

Pregnant woman getting RSV immunization

by Nemours Expert

Protecting Your Baby from RSV: Immunization Options

August 13, 2025

Overheated little child is sitting in front of electric fan trying to cool down.

by Nemours Expert

Summer Safety: Protecting Kids from Sun, Heat and Poison Ivy

July 23, 2025

Four kids jumping into a lake on a summer day with two of the younger children wearing life vests to demonstrate proper water safety

by Nemours Expert

Water Safety Tips for Kids: How to Prevent Drowning This

July 14, 2025

by Guest Contributor

5 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy This Flu Season

December 2, 2024

Understanding a Diagnosis

Medical professional using a brain model to explain brain anatomy to a child and caregiver during an office visit.

by Myron L. Rolle, MD

Understanding a Chiari Malformation Diagnosis

August 10, 2026

Adult sitting with a child on a couch, offering comfort and support at home

by Nemours Expert

Navigating Pediatric Lupus: Essential Resources, Support, and Tips

June 29, 2026

A woman smiles as she discusses her feeling with a doctor.

by Christina Paidas Teefey, MD

Maternal Mental Health After a Fetal Diagnosis

April 30, 2026

Teenager with type 1 diabetes using an app to check his sugar level at home while working on homework

by Nemours Expert

Managing Depression in Children with Type 1 Diabetes

November 7, 2025

Pediatric cancer patient bonding with family in nature showcasing the importance of emotional support during care.

by Nemours Expert

Emotional Support Matters for Families Facing a Pediatric Cancer Diagnosis

October 20, 2025

A young boy with a bandana and an IV drip beside him draws with crayons. He in indoors, sitting at a desk in a treatment centre.

by Nemours Expert

How to Support a Child or Family with Cancer: Expert

September 8, 2025

by Guest Contributor

Supporting Mental Health in Children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD):

February 11, 2025