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  • Glucagon and Diabetes for Parents


    Sometimes, if someone with diabetes has very low blood sugar, they need a dose of glucagon to get their blood sugar back to a healthy range.

  • Cerebral Palsy (CP) (Topic Center) for Parents


    Learn all about cerebral palsy (CP), a problem that affects muscle tone, movement, and coordination. Help your child or teen manage the condition, and find the help and services that kids with CP are entitled to.

  • Kids and Media Use: How to Build Healthy Habits for Parents


    TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment, but too much plugged-in time can have unhealthy side effects.

  • What to Do When Babies Cry for Parents


    During the first 3 months of life, babies cry more than at any other time. Here's how to soothe them.

  • COVID-19: What to Do if Your Child Is Sick for Parents


    There's still much to learn about COVID-19. Still, parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick during the pandemic. Here's what doctors say to do if your child has coronavirus symptoms.

  • When Your Child's in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for Parents


    It can be stressful whenever kids are in the hospital — and even more so when they're admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). A basic understanding of the PICU can help you feel better prepared to help your child recover.

  • Adenovirus for Parents


    Adenoviruses can infect the lining of the eyes, airways and lungs, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They're common causes of fever, coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and pinkeye.

  • Making Fingersticks and Insulin Shots Easier for Kids With Diabetes for Parents


    Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some tips for coping with these.

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for Parents


    Kids and teens who live through a traumatic event can develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Healing is possible with the help of professional counseling and support from loved ones.

  • Parenting Multiples for Parents


    Parents of twins (or more!) can feel as if they've left the hospital and arrived home on a different planet. Here's how to cope.

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