Expert Pediatric Health Advice for Parents

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 and What Parents Should Know

The story of childhood vaccines is, at its heart, one of the great triumphs of modern medicine. For the better part of a century, parents…

August 3, 2026

What Parents Are Reading

Fresh salad on a newspaper representing headlines about produce safety and the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce.

by Karen Ravin, MD

Your Salad Made the News. Now What?

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 Parents Should Know This Season

Mother and daughter sit together on a bed holding hands as they have a supportive conversation.

by Tal Grunwald, MD

PCOS Is Now Called PMOS: What You Need to Know

Eczema rash on the back of baby's knees

by Jonathan Miller, MD

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

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

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 Summer

Pregnancy & New Parents

by Eric Paul Bergh, MD

How Doctors Balance Care for Mom and Baby

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

by Margaret Ruth Chou, MD

At-Home Workout for Postpartum Moms

Pregnant woman writing in her notebook while lying on hospital bed in fetal center while journaling.

by Christina Paidas Teefey, MD

What to Expect During an Extended Stay at a Fetal

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

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

pregnant women holding stomach with either morning sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum

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

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

Pregnant woman getting RSV immunization

by Nemours Expert

Protecting Your Baby from RSV: Immunization Options

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

Parenting & Emotional Wellness

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

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

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

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

by Jonathan Miller, MD

Spring Allergy Season Is Starting Early: What Parents Can Do

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

Child taking piece of sugar substitute with tongs in restaurant

by Nemours Expert

Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know

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

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

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

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

girl making a face while eating a vegetable

by Nemours Expert

Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater Enjoy Healthy Foods

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

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

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

Cute child with a basket of organic vegetables

by Nemours Expert

Vegan and Vegetarian Diets for Kids: A Parent’s Guide

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

Child taking piece of sugar substitute with tongs in restaurant

by Nemours Expert

Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know

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

girl making a face while eating a vegetable

by Nemours Expert

Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater Enjoy Healthy Foods

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

by Guest Contributor

Healthy Spring and Summer Eating: Registered Dietitians’ Top Tips

by Guest Contributor

Preventing Iron-Deficiency Anemia

by Guest Contributor

Nemours Children’s Health Celebrates National Farm to School Month with

by Amy Anzilotti, MD

Energy Drinks & Kids: Know the Risks

Everyday Child Health

Closeup of little girl putting fluoride toothpaste on a toothbrush.

by Jonathan Miller, MD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kissing bug on a leaf that carries Chagas disease

by Nemours Expert

Chagas Disease: What Parents Should Know

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

Young Girl is using inhaler for asthma symptom relief during Asthma Peak Week in September

by Nemours Expert

Asthma Peak Week: Why It Happens and How to Stay

by Nemours Expert

Naloxone (Narcan): A Lifesaving Tool for Families

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