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Katie Chen
Do’s and Don’ts During the Infant Formula Shortage
While strides are being made to address the formula shortage, an expert provides guidance to parents who are wondering what to do.
How to Talk to Children About School Shootings
Parents across the country may be wondering how to have a conversation with their kids after news of a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas on May 24. Mental health experts provide advice on how to help children process the tragedy.
What Are the Signs of Hepatitis in Children?
Following a CDC alert about a cluster of rare hepatitis cases in children, a Stanford Children’s Health pediatric hepatologist provides guidance for parents.
New Data Shows Emotional Abuse Increased Among Teens During Pandemic
Emotional abuse involves attempts to frighten, control, or isolate the victim through actions like criticism, name-calling, shaming, manipulation, rejection and invalidation.
Preschooler Thrives After a T-Ball Hit Saves His Life
Parents to 4-year-old Carter could never have known that a bump to his head during T-ball would lead to an unexpected discovery—a rare brain tumor.
How to Talk to Children About the Conflict in Ukraine
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has not only caused international outrage, but also stress and fear for people – including children. A Stanford Children’s Health psychiatrist provides advice on how parents can help their kids understand the difficult situation.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Welcomes First Baby of 2022
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford rang in 2022 by welcoming its first New Year’s baby on Saturday morning at 8:42 a.m.
What to Know When Traveling With Kids During the Holidays
Traveling and gathering for the holidays can be complicated with the Omicron COVID-19 variant spreading. Nivedita More, MD, provides some tips for families.
5 Questions: Roshni Mathew, MD, on the Omicron Variant and Winter Season
Roshni Mathew, MD, a pediatric infectious diseases physician and co-medical director of infection prevention and control at Stanford Children’s Health, answers some of the top questions families have about the new variant.
