By talking about their differences, children can self-advocate and build confidence Tommy O’Leary appreciates a good joke. Occasionally, when a…
If your child dislikes reading, vision convergence insufficiency could be to blame When a child dislikes reading, parents may brush…
As Murphy’s Law would have it, children’s tantrums seem to happen at the most inconvenient times. Your toddler or independent-minded…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes scoliosis? Do genetics play a role? I was diagnosed with it as a teenager, and…
Pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes have a new treatment option this year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
About a third of children and adolescents take dietary supplements. Parents should be cautious though, some physicians warn, because some…
Families ride the roller-coaster of type 1 diabetes Managing type 1 diabetes is not easy — especially for kids. With…
Blood pressure problems among kids are rising High blood pressure is common in adults, and it’s also an increasing concern…
The rise of food allergies and what researchers are doing to prevent them When I was in grade school, there…
Innovative programs provide bridge between pediatric and adult care The teen years can be strewn with anxiety as kids ride…
Students’ issues can be hard to detect Cheri Easterwood first noticed one of her twin daughters struggling in kindergarten. Both…
Facility bridges the gap between hospital and home Mary*, 9 months old, with skeletal dysplasia and chronic respiratory failure, was…
Pesticides seem necessary to keep the home free from ants, cockroaches and other insects, but the toxic chemicals may do…
Picky eating in kids may be associated with behavioral issues By Nancy Maes Many parents are familiar with children who…
By Claire McCarthy, M.D. Autism isn’t exactly something parents want to find in their child, so it’s understandable that parents…
By Sue Hubbard, M.D., www.kidsdr.com A recent study revealed that about 1 percent to 2 percent of adolescents have chronic…
By Morgan Lord Whether you’re off on a road trip or running errands on crowded city streets, keep your child…
By Sue Hubbard, M.D., www.kidsdr.com A new study out of Harvard University, published recently in Pediatrics, looks at infant weight…
By Sue Hubbard, M.D., www.kidsdr.com If your child takes medications for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), you may be noticing…
By Sue Hubbard, M.D., www.kidsdr.com Every year, during the fall and winter “sick season,” I see 20-30 patients a day…
Many kids find sleep elusive, due in part to an ADHD misdiagnosis By Nancy Maes Youngsters of all ages need…
Above photo: Daniel Johnson, MD, Comer Children’s Hospital at The University of Chicago Medicine Chicago boasts several nationally leading pediatric…
By specializing in a single sport year-round, young athletes are at risk for injuryBy Eve Becker The three-sport athlete—someone who…
Vaccinations don’t cause autism, they save lives By Dr. Gena Vennikandam For a lot of kids, a trip to the…