Cleveland Clinic Children's

08/22/2025

If you notice signs of an eating disorder or your teen engaging in potentially unhealthy eating behaviors, it's important to seek help fast.

Eating disorders are serious, but treatable, especially when caught early. Learn the signs, risks and how to support your teen’s recovery.

08/21/2025

From May to October, ticks are an unwelcome part of summer. If you find one on your child, skip the petroleum jelly and lighters. Instead, use blunt-tipped tweezers to gently pull it straight out, bag it for identification and clean the area. Quick, proper removal helps lower the risk of tick-borne illnesses.

Don’t let ticks cast a shadow over your summer. Get the lowdown on tick removal and what to do if you suspect your child has contracted a tick disease.

08/21/2025

Stimming, or “self-stimulatory behavior,” is something you do without meaning to, and it usually serves some purpose, like helping you regulate your emotions. A behavioral analyst explains what you need to know about stimming.

Stimming, or “self-stimulatory behavior,” is something you do without meaning to, and it usually serves some purpose, like helping you regulate your emotions. A behavioral analyst explains what you need to know what stimming.

08/21/2025

Backpacks shouldn’t feel like boulders. When kids carry too much, it can strain their backs, affect posture and even cause lasting issues. Discover how to keep your child’s school bag light, safe and comfortable all year long.

A heavy backpack can cause back and neck pain, along with other health problems down the road. Here’s how to make sure your child’s bookbag is sized right for them.

08/20/2025

When you give birth, planning your next pregnancy may be the last thing on your mind. But it’s important to consider. Because no matter what you’ve heard, breastfeeding is not the most reliable birth control.

The more you breastfeed, the lower your chances of getting pregnant, but that doesn’t make breastfeeding a reliable form of birth control. Here’s why.

08/20/2025

From early childhood to adolescence, social media, peers and puberty can all influence how kids see themselves. Parents can help by limiting screen time, putting less emphasis on appearance, addressing negative self-talk and making home a safe, judgment-free space where body positivity is the norm.

Body image issues can affect your child earlier than you may think — here’s how to help them develop a healthy body image.

08/20/2025

If your child has an illness that’s causing vomiting, give these tips a try:

• Give fluids. Encourage your child to drink water or other rehydration fluids. Avoid juices with high sugar content (apple, pear, cherry) and sports drinks.
• Don’t push food. It’s common for kids to have little or no appetite from vomiting. Look out for dehydration, but don’t force them to eat.
• Go slow. Once the vomiting stops, you can help your child ease back into their regular diet starting with small amounts of complex carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, bread).

Watch your child’s symptoms carefully, and if vomiting continues or resumes, work with your healthcare provider to pinpoint the issue.

08/20/2025

Having a child with a peanut allergy can be scary – but it’s manageable. Following these five tips can help keep your child safe while they experience the world.🥜

Having a child with a peanut allergy can be scary – but it’s manageable. Following these five tips can help keep your child safe while they experience the world.

08/20/2025

Deciding whether to send a sick child to school isn’t always easy. Fevers, vomiting or frequent diarrhea are clear signs to keep them home, while mild colds may not require a sick day. Use their symptoms and your instincts as a guide. When in doubt, check with your pediatrician.

When your kid wakes up with a fever, upset tummy, cold or sore throat, do they need to stay home from school? Our pediatrician shares their advice.

08/19/2025

Your kid may not be back in school yet, but there are still plenty of lessons they can learn to ensure they stay happy, healthy and safe this year. From preventive healthcare and backpack selection to bus stop safety and playground rules, every little bit helps!

As kids head back to school, staying healthy is key. A pediatrician shares tips for everything from proper hygiene and playground rules to vaccinations and school bus safety.

08/19/2025

Emergency dentistry isn’t most people’s idea of a good time. But if your child has knocked their tooth loose, or all the way out, you’ll need to act fast. The quicker you get to the dentist, the better the chances they’ll be able to fix the problem and preserve your child’s oral health.

Learn why it’s so important to act fast when your kid knocks a tooth loose.

08/19/2025

Kids in daycare are exposed to many germs early on which can lead to colds and sniffles. Promoting healthy habits like frequent handwashing, playing outdoors and eating a well-balanced diet can help keep them healthier.

It’s a fact of life: Kids are germy! That said, there are things you can do to help strengthen your child’s immune system and keep them healthy at daycare and beyond.