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.

The simple act of breathing is crucial for growth and wellness. Here’s how custom, 3D-printed technology from Michigan Medicine helps patients thrive.

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.

U-M is looking for families with a child or children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to take part in a national study aimed at speeding up research and insight into the disorder.

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.

We met with Phil Menard, senior speech-language pathologist at Michigan Medicine, to learn more about ToMs Theory of Mind Gaming Program. Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Thr

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.

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.

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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Study: Long-term Opioid use by one or more family members was associated to persistent opioid use by adolescents prescribed opioids after common surgical and dental procedures.

Study: 1 in 7 children and teens have at least one treatable mental health disorder; treatment and prevalence rates vary considerably by state.