Pediatric Health News and Guidance

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

Back to school season is here, and if you’re like many parents, you’re juggling multiple kids across different age groups. Going back to school can…

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

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

Pregnancy & New Parents

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 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

December 29, 2025

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

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

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

May 21, 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

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

by Michell Fullmer, RD, LDN, CSP, CNSC

Nutrition in Sickle Cell Disease

February 23, 2023

Emotional Wellness & Parenting

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

Happy little girl blowing pollen from a flower outside in spring.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

Spring Allergy Season Is Starting Early

March 16, 2026

Child patient pets a facility dog during her stay and recovery at Nemours hospital.

by Nemours Expert

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

February 27, 2026

Child taking piece of sugar substitute with tongs in restaurant

by Nemours Expert

Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for Kids?

January 30, 2026

Teenage girl sitting on the floor and scrolling social media on a smartphone.

by Meghan Tuohy Walls, PsyD

Tips for Navigating Social Media With Kids and Teens

January 12, 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

Little boy with food allergies is admiring cakes and other sweets on the showcase in cafe or supermarket.

by Nemours Expert

Life with Food Allergies: How to Adapt as Your Child

November 18, 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

girl making a face while eating a vegetable

by Nemours Expert

Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater Enjoy Healthy Foods

September 20, 2025

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

September 13, 2025

Everyday Child Health

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

by Nemours Expert

Helping Your Child Through Fall Allergy Season

September 2, 2026

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

Closeup of little girl putting fluoride toothpaste on a toothbrush.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

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

June 1, 2026

Eczema rash on the back of baby's knees

by Jonathan Miller, MD

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

April 22, 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

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

Little boy with food allergies is admiring cakes and other sweets on the showcase in cafe or supermarket.

by Nemours Expert

Life with Food Allergies: How to Adapt as Your Child

November 18, 2025

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

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