Expert Pediatric Health Advice for Parents

by Eric Paul Bergh, MD

How Doctors Balance Care for Mom and Baby

Hearing that your healthy pregnancy is now considered high-risk can feel like the ground shifting beneath your feet. That moment when everything you imagined about…

June 11, 2026

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by Tal Grunwald, MD

PCOS Is Now Called PMOS: What You Need to Know

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by Jonathan Miller, MD

Eczema in Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Symptoms, Triggers, and Care

April 22, 2026

Emotional and Mental Wellbeing for Kids

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by Nemours Expert

How Animal, Art, and Music Therapy Support Healing for Children

by Guest Contributor

Navigating Youth Mental Health: Resources for Parents

by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD, MPH

Some Kids Turn to Social Media When They Worry: Does

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by Guest Contributor

Nicole Phelps on Raising Resilient Kids

How to Avoid Putting Too Much Pressure on Kids

by Meghan Tuohy Walls, PsyD

How to Avoid Putting Too Much Pressure on Kids

Tips for Needle Anxiety

by Leah Orchinik, PhD

Tips for Needle Anxiety

Squid Game: 10 Things Parents Need to Know

by Meghan Tuohy Walls, PsyD

Squid Game: 10 Things Parents Need to Know

Depression Screening in Primary Care, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Meghan McAuliffe Lines, PhD

Depression Screening in Primary Care – Why It’s Essential

by Leah Orchinik, PhD

Kids and Suicide: Know the Warning Signs and How to

Anxiety in Kids: Know the Signs

by Leah Orchinik, PhD

Anxiety in Kids: Know the Signs

All About Animal Therapy

by Rebeca Grysko, Ph.D.

All About Animal Therapy

How to Lend an Empathetic Ear

by Holly Antal, Ph.D., ABPP

How to Lend an Empathetic Ear

Teen Health and Parenting

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 From Parents

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by Meghan Tuohy Walls, PsyD

Tips for Navigating Social Media With Kids and Teens

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by Meghan Tuohy Walls, PsyD

Having Tough Conversations With Your Kids About the News

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by Nemours Expert

Feel Free Drinks and Kratom: Essential Information for Parents

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by Nemours Expert

Adolescent Well Visits: A Safe Place for Teens to Be

Melatonin: 5 Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

by Amy Anzilotti, MD

Melatonin: 5 Safety Tips for Kids and Teens

Let's Rethink How We Talk to Teens about Their Weight

by Rima Himelstein, MD

Let’s Rethink How We Talk to Teens about Their Weight

Vitamin D: An Important Role in Teen Health

by Rima Himelstein, MD

Vitamin D: An Important Role in Teen Health

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made Some Teens’ Periods Irregular

by Rima Himelstein, MD

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made Some Teens’ Periods Irregular

Should You Talk to Teens About weight Gain?

by Rima Himelstein, MD

Should You Talk to Teens About Weight Gain?

Talking to Kids About Teen Dating Violence, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Leah Orchinik, PhD

Talking to Kids About Teen Dating Violence

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Your Teen Boys, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Rima Himelstein, MD

Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Your Teen Boys

Infant Health and Guidance for New Parents

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by Nemours Expert

Understanding Lip and Tongue Ties: A Guide for Parents

by Guest Contributor

Preventing Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Q&A: Infantile Spasms (IS)

by Lily Tran, MD

Q&A: Infantile Spasms (IS)

Breastfeeding and COVID

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

Breastfeeding and COVID-19

8 Must-Know Tips to Ensure Safe Sleep for Your Baby

by Stephanie Deutsch MD, MS, FAAP

8 Must-Know Tips to Ensure Safe Sleep for Your Baby

What You Could Miss If You Skip Your Child's Well Visit

by Jonathan Miller, MD

What You Miss If You Skip Your Child’s Well Visit

The dangers of leaving kids in a hot car, powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Kate Cronan, MD

Preventing Hot Car Death in Children

A Lifetime of Better Health Begins with Good Oral Health, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Michelle Karten, MD

A Lifetime of Better Health Begins with Good Oral Health

Doctors, Including This One, Push for Baby Walker Ban, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Kate Cronan, MD

Doctors, Including This One, Push for Baby Walker Ban

Car Seat Safety, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Jennifer McCue, BSEd, RRT, CPST

Car Seat Safety

Feeding your Infant - Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding, powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Lauren Cohen, MS, RD, LDN

Your Baby’s Nutrition: Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding

Why newborns need a vitamin K shot , Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Michelle Karten, MD

Why Newborns Need a Vitamin K Shot

Pregnancy and Prenatal Health

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

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: What Expecting Parents Should Know

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by Margaret Ruth Chou, MD

Navigating Cold and Flu Season While Pregnant

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by Nemours Expert

Morning Sickness vs. Hyperemesis: Guidance for Expecting Moms

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 Factors

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

Eating During Pregnancy: 5 "Go" and "No" Tips, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Alicia Aronovich, RD, LDN

Eating During Pregnancy: 5 “Go” and “No” Tips

Gestational Diabetes and Diet: How the Right Foods Can Help | Armando Fuentes, MD | Promise: Powered by Nemours Children's Health

by Armando Fuentes, MD

Gestational Diabetes and Diet: How the Right Foods Can Help

Q&A: Zika Virus from the experts at Nemours Children's Health System

by Karen Ravin, MD

Zika Virus Q&A: What Parents Need to Know

Common Childhood Illnesses

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

by Guest Contributor

5 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy This Flu Season

by Nemours Expert

All About Walking Pneumonia in Kids

by Larissa Hirsch, MD

Little One’s Got the Sniffles? Watch for Breathing Trouble

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by Guest Contributor

Should Parents Worry About Parechovirus?

by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD, MPH

Wait No More: Nearly All Kids Can Now Get the

To Mask or Not to Mask? Good Question.

by Guest Contributor

To Mask or Not to Mask? Good Question.

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made Some Teens’ Periods Irregular

by Rima Himelstein, MD

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made Some Teens’ Periods Irregular

Staying Healthy While Staying Home: Nutrition & Activity

by Mary-Catherine Perry, RD, LDN

Staying Healthy While Staying Home: Nutrition & Activity

Questions About Omicron Abound: What’s a Parent to Do?

by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD, MPH

Questions About Omicron Abound: What’s a Parent to Do?

Tips for Needle Anxiety

by Leah Orchinik, PhD

Tips for Needle Anxiety

Is the Lower-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine OK for my Child?

by Elana Pearl Ben-Joseph, MD, MPH

Is the Lower-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine OK for my Child?

Youth Sports Health and Safety

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 for Young Athletes

by Amy Anzilotti, MD

When Your Child Wants to Quit Sports

A young teenage boy with a headache.

by Jason Read, MD

How to Handle Your Kid’s Headaches After Sports

Trouble Breathing During Exercise -- It’s Not Always Asthma, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Guest Contributor

Breathing Trouble During Exercise — It’s Not Always Asthma

8 Common Running Injuries

by Matthew Harris PT, DPT, CSCS

8 Common Running Injuries

How to Encourage Your Teen to Report a Concussion, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Matthew Harris PT, DPT, CSCS

How to Encourage Your Teen to Report a Concussion

Kids and Concussions. Tips for Parents and Coaches

by Guest Contributor

Kids and Concussions: Tips for Parents and Coaches

Sudden cardiac arrest and teenage athletes | Steven Fishberger, MD | Promise: Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Steven B. Fishberger, MD

Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Teenage Athletes: What’s the Risk?

Teens Don’t Need Performance-Enhancing Substances. Here's Why, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Jaclyn Costantino, RD, LDN

Teens Don’t Need Performance-Enhancing Substances. Here’s Why.

Sorting Out 7 Common Sports Injury Myths, by Alfred Atanda, Jr., MD, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Alfred Atanda, Jr., MD

Sorting Out 7 Common Sports Injury Myths

Youth Soccer: What's the Goal, , by Jessica Laniak, PT, DPT, OCS, Powered by Nemours Children's Health System

by Jessica Laniak, PT, DPT, OCS

Youth Soccer: What’s the Goal?

Sports Specialization or Variety: Which Is Better for Kids? - From the experts at Nemours

by Leah Kuczynski, PT, DPT

Sports Specialization or Variety: Which Is Better for Kids?

Healthy Habits and Wellness for Kids

Closeup of little girl putting fluoride toothpaste on a toothbrush.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

Fluoride for Kids: Benefits, Safety, and Guidelines for Parents

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by Nemours Expert

The Benefits of a Low FODMAP Diet: A Guide to

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by Nemours Expert

Eat the Rainbow: Your Guide to Colorful Nutrition

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

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

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

by Nemours Expert

Mind and Body Wellness Tips for Kids: Thriving At School

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by Nemours Expert

Decoding Food Labels: A Pediatrician’s Guide for Parents

Mother and daughter hiking in forest. Mother is applying tick repellent on the daughter's legs to prevent ticks and Lyme disease

by Nemours Expert

Lyme Disease and Ticks: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

by Guest Contributor

Healthy Spring and Summer Eating: Registered Dietitians’ Top Tips

by Nemours Expert

All About Walking Pneumonia in Kids

by Amy Anzilotti, MD

Energy Drinks & Kids: Know the Risks

by Michell Fullmer, RD, LDN, CSP, CNSC

Nutrition in Sickle Cell Disease