Nemours Blog | Expert Advice on Children’s Health & Wellness
- Lyme Disease and Ticks: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Ticks might look like insects, but they’re not. They’re part of the arachnid family, which includes spiders. When a tick bites, it attaches itself to the skin and sucks blood. Most tick bites are harmless and don’t need medical treatment. But some ticks (like the deer tick) can carry harmful germs that cause illnesses like Lyme disease. How can I prevent tick bites and Lyme disease?… Read more: Lyme Disease and Ticks: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Patient Stories
Read real stories from families who’ve turned to Nemours for care, healing and hope.
- Type 1 Diabetes Patient turned Endocrinologist: Patrick’s Story
- Specialized Care, Lasting Impact: Chloe’s Story
- Facing a Rare Heart Condition: Mathew’s Story
Health & Nutrition
Support your family’s everyday wellness with tips and guidance from Nemours pediatric experts.
- Water Safety Tips for Kids: How to Prevent Drowning This Summer
- Healthy Spring and Summer Eating: Registered Dietitians’ Top Tips
- All About Walking Pneumonia (Mycoplasma Pneumonia) in Kids
Youth Sports
Expert tips to help kids stay active, safe and supported in every stage of their atheltic journey.
- When Your Child Wants to Quit Sports
- How to Handle Your Kid’s Headaches After Sports
- Trouble Breathing During Exercise — It’s Not Always Asthma
New Parents
Supportive guidance to help parents navigate early challenges and milestones during baby’s first year.
- Preventing Iron-Deficiency Anemia
- Breastfeeding Struggles: Anthony’s Story
- Q&A: Infantile Spasms (IS)
Mental Wellness
Insights and real stories that promote emotional and mental health for kids, teens and families.
- Finding Hope: Leah’s Journey with Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Navigating Youth Mental Health
- Panel at Nemours Children’s Hospital Discusses Teen Mental Health and Social Media
Community Connection
Discover how Nemours is working alongside families and communities to advance children’s health and well-being.
- Nemours Children’s Health and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announce Healthcare Provider Training to Care for Military and Veteran Caregiving Youth
- Nemours Children’s Health Celebrates Five Years of the Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program
- A Race to Remember: The Philadelphia Marathon
