PODCAST

How to prevent ACL injuries

Learn more about how to prevent ACL tears on the Children's Health Checkup podcast.

ARTICLE

How to prevent the stomach bug

Learn how to prevent the stomach bug in your family, with expert-backed tips. Discover prevention strategies, post-exposure steps and more from Children's Health.

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How to prepare your child for surgery

It’s natural for some kids to feel nervous when they find out they need surgery — and for their families to feel anxious too.

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Is My Child Having a Growth Spurt?

Learn more about how growth spurts in kids by listening to this episode of Children’s Health Checkup podcast.

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Migraines in kids: How to recognize triggers and manage pain

Many people think that migraine headaches are not very common in kids – or that they only happen in older kids or adults.

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Playtime Matters: Why Kids Need Play

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Sorin's story: How receiving his father’s kidney transformed his life

There’s never been a question that Sorin resembles his dad, Sean. They have the same smile, hands and fingers – and if you look at their baby pictures side by side, it’s hard to tell them apart.

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Keegan’s story: Playing through the toughest season

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Preventing myopia (nearsightedness) in kids

Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects 1 out of every 2 people. And the numbers of children who have it continues to rise.

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Gene-Based Therapy for Lafora Disease

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Breastfeeding for beginners

A lactation expert shares what every new parent should know about the first few weeks of breastfeeding.

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Splash day and water play safety for kids

Water play is a great way to cool off and stay active in hot weather. But even playing in small amounts of water at splash parks or with water play tables can pose some risks.