Got a new (or last-minute) sitter? Follow these tips to make the exchange safe and stress-free for everyone.

Gift giving is a joyous seasonal event for many families. Follow these tips to keep all ages merry and safe.

New motorists cause a disproportionate number of distracted driving accidents. That’s why laying the groundwork for safe habits must begin before your teen gets the keys.

A former Mott patient and wheelchair basketball athlete is helping bring the sport to a new generation of children with physical challenges through free clinics.

From toddlers to teens, young people process news of a parent’s cancer diagnosis differently. Learn how perceptions evolve over time — and strategies for conversation.

When a rare complication was revealed during pregnancy, a highly specialized fetal procedure at U-M was the only answer for this Buckeye family.

As the new movie Wonder encourages people of all ages to “choose kind,” one mother reflects on how Auggie’s story powerfully connected to her and her family.

A new C.S. Mott poll reflects the challenges parents face in finding child care or preschool. Here’s how to make the search easier and more effective.

As the movie about a child with a craniofacial difference debuts, Mott experts highlight lessons from the story all parents should know.

Long-distance trips to treat their daughter’s congenital heart defect stretched the Lahti family — until Save A Heart stepped in.

After a rare reaction to cancer treatment paralyzed him at age 5, fifth-grader Gabe Treve crossed Michigan Stadium as part of his goal to learn to walk again.

Firearms-related injuries are the second-leading cause of death among children — and they’re largely preventable. A researcher offers tips to prevent tragedy at home.

When a medical student (and former marching band member) noticed one patient’s passion for drum line, she asked the band for help lifting his spirits.

Save hocus pocus for the small screen, and plan a safe and happy Halloween for the whole family with these guidelines.

A new poll finds that parents might rely on the hospital too often for minor issues. This primer for parents can help.