Practicing fireworks safety with kids is not universal, according to a new poll from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. An expert offers fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations.

Preschool-aged children, especially those from low-income homes, often exposed to sneaky ads and other tactics aiming to profit from their game playing.

Researchers compare experiences between Michigan families whose children were in-person, remote or hybrid school a year after the pandemic began.

Vaccine incentives have been used to encourage COVID-19 vaccination and could be used in other immunization campaigns. A study looks at youth attitudes.

Kids say they have felt ignored amid policy responses to the pandemic that seemed more focused on the fates of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues than keeping schools open and safe.

Doctors say the results would have been catastrophic had the then 4-year-old received heart surgery elsewhere.

A young patient shares how a special surgeon “gave me a thumb and helped my hand get all better.

A pediatrician provides valuable information on homemade formula, milk alternatives and other resources during national shortage.

Less than half of families rate general safety policies essential to camp decisions, with 1 in 10 rating COVID precautions as a critical factor.

A hand surgeon explains the importance of parents advocating for their child with hands that don’t look or function the same as others.

After a liver transplant drastically improved Avery Brusseau’s quality of life, the 13-year-old decided to organize a toy drive to help future patients.

Two physicians and a patient discuss how to improve control of asthma and allergy symptoms—and how to advocate for treatment.

3 in 5 parents say it’s hard to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet because of picky eating, not eating enough fruits and vegetables and other reasons.

A child’s health may depend on taking certain medications, and pill swallowing can be difficult even if you’re an adult. A pediatric expert walks through 7 how-to tips to help teach children to take pills.

Mental health services can be difficult to access for adults in the United States, and when it comes to kids and teens, a recent poll finds parents face barriers in getting their children the help they need.