As families celebrate Father’s Day this month, half of dads say they face criticism and second-guessing about their parenting choices. 

A U-M study examines whether images of food on kids’ clothes influence eating behavior.

Nearly 600 children end up in the emergency department for bike-related injuries every day. Here’s how parents can improve children’s street smarts to keep them safe.

Motherhood has been a tumultuous journey for Kristie Stolly who suffered from septic shock after giving birth the first time to extremely premature babies.

Shannon Spicer battled leukemia at age 9. Nineteen years later, she’s back at Mott helping kids with cancer alongside the doctor and nurse who cared for her as a child.

Evie made international news with her rendition of “Scars to Your Beautiful” during seizure testing. Now, her family shares why music therapy has been vital in her journey.

Technology’s impact on children: How can we improve the research? Michigan child development researcher leads session at Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.

A national poll finds parents have concerns about younger passengers using the popular apps. Here’s how to use ride-share services safely.

Caring for a child’s mental health after a concussion is just as important as treating the physical symptoms.

Study explores whether a baby’s level of prematurity in combination with highly irritable behavior  may influence severity of maternal depressive symptoms.

New research finds that parents and children talk and interact less with electronic books compared to print books.

Spinal anesthesia, a needle-based procedure that provides sensory and movement block without loss of consciousness, is becoming a more common alternative to general anesthesia for infants.

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A U-M patient with cystic fibrosis is making an impact, raising awareness and money to improve the lives of people who have the inherited, chronic disease.

A pilot study of families of children going home after tonsil surgery finds that a smartphone app may reduce clinic calls and simplify care instructions for parents.