Cleveland Clinic Children's

09/27/2025

It’s important to spend those first weeks postpartum taking care of yourself, paying attention to your body’s signals and being patient with how you heal.

Nervous about what to expect after you’re done expecting? After giving birth, a lot of things are still changing in your body. Give yourself patience, and learn what to expect.

09/26/2025

If your child is currently on social media or if they’ve been asking to join, it’s important to talk to them about what social media is, what rules you have for it and how it doesn’t always show an accurate picture of someone’s life.

A child psychologist shares how communication between parents and kids, as well as screen time limits, can help children avoid the dangers of social media.

09/26/2025

There’s no doubt that school can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Open up the lines of communication with your child and their school.

School can come with stressors for a lot of kids. But if it crosses the line to anxiety and school avoidance, here’s how you can help.

09/26/2025

Ideally, you want your toddler to be drinking from a ‘big kid cup’ by age 2.

A pediatrician shares the recommended timeline for transitioning your toddler to big kid cups — and explains why the timing matters.

09/26/2025

When done safely, carrying your baby in a sling or other device can free your hands and soothe your little one.

Any babywearing enthusiast can likely rattle off a laundry list of reasons they love this parenting practice. But what does the science say? A pediatrician shares the proven benefits.

09/25/2025

Consistent snoring by your child doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious health problem. Here are six potential explanations.

Is childhood snoring a cause for concern? Here’s what to know if your child sounds like a chainsaw at night.

09/25/2025

Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread rapidly in a daycare or school setting. A pediatrician shares insights on this contagious illness.

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common and highly contagious childhood illness. Here are the facts.

09/25/2025

While it's natural to want to protect your child, letting them handle certain situations on their own can empower them.

Children need guidance. But too much can also spell trouble. A pediatric psychologist explains why helicopter parenting actually backfires — and offers tips for developing the best parenting style for your child.

09/25/2025

Stick to clean, cold compresses, and avoid topical ointments.

When babies are teething, nothing feels better than some cool pressure on irritated gums. And you probably already have everything you need lying around the house. Check out these ways to soothe your teething baby.

09/24/2025

A pediatric behavioral health specialist and child psychiatrist explain how video games might affect your child’s brain in good and bad ways, and when video game addiction becomes a real problem.

How much play time is too much? Video game addiction is a concern for many parents, but video games can have positive effects on your brain, too. A pediatric behavioral health specialist and child psychiatrist discuss the pros and cons of gaming.

09/24/2025

Constipation is common in kids. The good news? It’s simple to get things moving again when you follow these tips.

09/24/2025

Chocolate milk is loaded with essential nutrients. But sweeteners that add a certain yumminess to chocolate milk also bring extra sugar and calories — and that’s not always ideal.

Is chocolate milk good for you? The answer is a bit complicated, as our registered dietitian explains.