Ask the Pediatrician: What is scabies?Scabies rash looks different at different ages. Babies and toddlers, very elderly people or people with weakened immune systems can have a rash all over the body. January 05, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines does my child need by age 6?We know from decades of research, in millions of children, that the vaccines work best at these ages, and with this spacing between doses. January 04, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strongHelping to make your family safer, stronger and more harmonious in 2024 may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. January 03, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?Did you know sudden cardiac arrest is the main cause of death in young athletes? January 02, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: Should children with diabetes or pre-diabetes go on a low-carb diet?Good nutrition is essential in this fight to protect our kids’ health. The difficulty comes in defining exactly what “good nutrition” means, especially for growing bodies. January 01, 2024
Ask the Pediatrician: How does noise affect children?Compared to adults, children may be more vulnerable to noise effects because they are growing and developing. They may also have less control over where they spend time. December 31, 2023
Ask the Pediatrician: What is ‘toddler formula?’Many of the toddler drinks are high in sugar. And they are more expensive than cow’s milk. December 30, 2023
Ask the Pediatrician: How do you help a baby sleep?Virtually every day, pediatricians hear questions from parents worried their children aren’t sleeping well. December 29, 2023
Ask the Pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza warHere are some suggestions to help parents and caregivers support children in a constructive and helpful way. December 28, 2023
Ask the Pediatrician: COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeedingIf I get a COVID vaccine during pregnancy, does it also protect my baby too? Here are answers to frequently asked questions. December 27, 2023
Ask the Pediatrician: Why children should not ride electric scootersIf you fall off an e-scooter, which can travel up to 15 and 20 miles per hour, you are going to get hurt. Period. December 24, 2023
Chicago intersex activist, who won a historic victory at Lurie Children’s Hospital, talks about life and a new memoirPidgeon Pagonis, author of “Nobody Needs to Know,” endured cosmetic genital surgery as a child who was born intersex — not typically male or female. September 01, 2023
Deadly germ behind infant formula shortage joins CDC watchlistA group that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agreed to add infections caused by cronobacter to the list of serious conditions reported to the agency. June 30, 2023
Instagram launches more parental supervision toolsIf a teen opts in, the system will let parents set time limits, see who their kid follows or is followed by, and allows them to track how much time the minor spends on Instagram. It does not let parents see message content. June 27, 2023
Mothers who lost children to gun violence band together for support this Mother’s DayCountless mothers who have lost their children to gun violence will share their heartbreak at a brunch in Bronzeville this Mother's Day. May 12, 2023
See what baby names were the most popular in 2022Dutton and Wrenlee are on the rise but they’re no match for champs Liam and Olivia as the top baby names in the U.S. last year. May 12, 2023
Chicagoan Natasha Tarpley brings us another ode to Black love with latest children’s book, ‘Keyana Loves Her Family’Fans of "I Love My Hair!" will appreciate that Keyana, the child protagonist, will be featured in a new series of picture books. December 14, 2022
Meet Kristel Bell, the creator of STEM-focused Surprise Powerz DollsSurprise Powerz Dolls speak 75+ phrases about the world of science, tech, engineering and math with real girls' voices. June 16, 2021
Kristel Bell creates STEM-focused Surprise Powerz DollsSurprise Powerz Dolls are the idea of North Sider Kristel Bell, who wanted to make a difference in girls' lives by showing them the opportunities that abound in STEM fields. June 16, 2021
Column: ‘Hunt, Gather, Parent’ makes a poignant case for American parents to ask for — and receive — a whole lot more helpNPR correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff's new book looks at cultures around the world and finds that parents and children benefit tremendously from a whole lot more hands on deck when it comes to child-rearing June 04, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: UChicago medicine doctor to answer parents’ questions on Facebook Live The Tribune will be talking to the University of Chicago Medicine’s Dr. Allison Bartlett on Facebook Live May 26 to answer parents' questions. May 24, 2021