More articles about: Children's Health
teenagers walking forest train tracks
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Youth report feeling physically, mentally better after spending time in nature
A survery suggests actively supporting time spent outside could help promote overall well-being among teens and young adults.
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‘You can do anything’: teen with disabilities reaches for her dreams
Born with cerebral palsy and brachial plexus palsy, Shianna Wilson has been working with Michigan Medicine doctors to push boundaries and change the narrative around what life is like for people living with disabilities.
 Rainbow of images of children and teacher wearing masks in classroom
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Back to school during the delta surge: 8 things parents should know
As the COVID pandemic continues, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist weighs in on the top tips for going back to school during delta.
 parents masked looking worried and waving to kids in masks going on yellow bus
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COVID influences families’ back to school worries
 As kids prepare to go back to school, COVID concerns, academic gaps and a repeat of virtual school top families’ worries.
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Six ways to prevent your child from playing with fire
And what to do if they’re already misusing candles, matches, lighters and more.
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Masks and the delta variant
Do masks work against the delta variant? If you’re vaccinated, do you need to wear a mask? As the COVID pandemic continues, CDC mask wearing guidance adapts to current conditions.
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Parents split on whether to vaccinate younger kids against COVID
3 in 4 parents say their child’s doctor will influence their decision about getting kids vaccinated against COVID, but many haven’t had the conversation.
 athlete boy in white shirt and red shorts on red track goggles medal
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4 Olympic-themed activities for kids to try
Get ready to cheer for red, white and blue with these child-friendly games and crafts.
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Antibiotic prescriptions for kids plummet during pandemic
Study finds declines in prescription drugs dispensed to children during COVID-19, including infection-related medicines and some used for chronic diseases.
 girl talking to counselor with red hair on couch with parent there too in masks
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Study: Hospitalizations for eating disorders spike among adolescents during COVID
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.
 teenager mask sitting in exam room
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What parents need to know about healthcare proxy accounts for kids 11 and up
When children turn 11, parents lose full access to their online health records because of Michigan state privacy laws. Learn what to expect and why it’s important.
 father with white shirt and black pants on who is on his cell phone with kids sitting on floor with blocks and bubbles on right and left of the dad with bright blue background
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Spotting delays in children’s developmental milestones
While a quarter of parents have worried about their child’s development, some turn to the web, family and friends or social media instead of a doctor.
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Children’s mental health during the pandemic
Children and teens are struggling with more mental health concerns even as the pandemic recedes in the U.S. Experts describe some of the key things parents and providers should look out for.
 Baby sleeping in hospital bed with tubes holding moms hand
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A 1-year-old’s journey after severe COVID sickness
After her 17-month-old daughter got a life-threatening case of COVID, Andrea Bell is encouraging others to continue protecting those that can’t get vaccinated. 
 chuld holding tablet that slides and reveals outside with sunshine
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5 ways to reset your relationship with screens
Increased screen time was essential for survival during the COVID pandemic. Now that the world is reopening, how can we reestablish healthy boundaries for screen time at home?
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