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Food Intolerance and Elimination Diet Tips for Parents
If your child has a food allergy or intolerance, they might be missing out on vital nutrients. Learn about food intolerance and elimination diets for kids.
When Is Your Child Ready to Have Their Own Cell Phone?
A kid’s first cell phone is a rite of passage as essential to the modern childhood as a driver’s license. Our psychologist Dr. Justin Michener provides 5 questions parents should ask before taking the plunge.
Keeping Back-to-School Asthma Under Control
Help your child manage their asthma as the new school year begins.
Kids and Summer Rashes: How to Deal
Pediatric experts offer tips on common summer rashes, so parents can identify them, care for them and get kids back in the pool.
Constipated Kids? How to Get Regular (And Stay That Way)
Our pediatric gastroenterologist shares how to help your child's constipation.
Kid-Friendly Ways to Eat Prunes (and Other "P" Fruits)
Help your kids eat more prunes and “p” fruits to prevent and relieve constipation with these seven, simple ideas from our pediatric expert.
The Best Way to Enjoy Fourth of July Fireworks? At a Distance
Days before the Fourth of July, Hailey was about to set off a rocket with her dad. It was supposed to shoot 50 feet into the sky. But it didn’t. Find out what happened and how you can keep your kids safe during the holiday.
Getting to the Bottom of "Tummy Troubles"
Kids with unexplained stomach distress might finally have answers, thanks to "second brain" pediatric experts who study the neurons in your gut.
Should My Child Take Probiotics?
Our pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Gregg Kobak gives parents three probiotics tips and shares how to know if kids need them.
7 Ways to Feel Better About Your Child's Food Allergy
Learn seven ways to overcome parental anxiety and fear sometimes associated with a food allergy.
Playing to Win: When Youth Sports Push Too Hard
Sports are great for kids, but increased competitiveness and pressure can lead to overuse injuries and burnout.
How to Prevent Summer Weight Gain in Kids
Summer’s irregular sleep, meal and activity schedules can put kids at risk for gaining weight. Learn how to keep your kids healthy this summer.
