A to Z: Botulism, Infant
May also be called: Botulism Botulism (BAH-chu-lih-zum) is a rare but serious illness caused by poisons produced by Clostridium botulinumbacteria. Infant botulism happens when a baby takes in C. botulinum spores […]
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A to Z: Anorexia Nervosa
May also be called: Anorexia Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that causes people to obsess over food intake, eat as little as possible, and lose more weight than is […]
A to Z: Abuse, Physical
Physical abuse can be any kind of hitting, shaking, burning, pinching, biting, choking, throwing, beating, and other actions that cause physical injury, leave marks, or cause pain. More to Know […]
A to Z: Abscess
May also be called: Boil; Carbuncle; Furuncle An abscess (AB-sess) is a buildup of pus that forms as the body’s fights an infection. What Causes Abscesses? An abscess can form […]
A to Z: Respiratory Failure
May also be called: Acute Respiratory Failure; Chronic Respiratory Failure The lungs help transfer oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from blood. Muscles around the lungs, such as the diaphragm, help […]
A to Z: Respiratory Syncytial Virus
May also be called: RSV Respiratory syncytial (sin-sish-EE-ul) virus (RSV) is a contagious infection of the lungs and breathing passages. More to Know RSV is highly contagious and a major […]
cough
table of contents: A cough is one of the most common reasons parents call or visit the pediatrician. Most of the time, it’s a normal part of childhood, usually linked […]
frequent ear infections
Most parents are familiar with ear infections, especially during cold and flu season. In fact, nearly every child will have at least one by the time they turn two. But […]
frequent urination
Frequent urination can be confusing and frustrating for parents, especially when it seems like your child is constantly asking to go to the bathroom, even without drinking more fluids than […]
overuse injury
table of contents: Student athletes today are more active than ever. With packed schedules filled with daily practices, games and training, they’re pushing their bodies to perform at a high […]
Jayden Clark
Jayden’s comeback: from ACL injury to playing D1 college football Jayden Clark is getting ready to step onto the field at the University of Kentucky, a Division I SEC school […]
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need care now? Get quick care when your child needs it most—see wait times for urgent or emergency care and Kids Express locations near you. find a provider Find the […]
measles: what every parent needs to know right now
two points to remember: in this article: Measles vaccine How does measles spread? How can I protect my child? What are signs and symptoms of measles? Have you heard about the […]
picky eating
in this article: Picky eating isn’t just a challenging part of the toddler years. For some teens and adults, picky eating can become extreme—and even harm their health. Picky eating is […]
Jackson Dobson
a rare diagnosis: Jackson’s journey through lung collapse and CPAM On a September morning in 2023, Jackson Dobson woke up with what felt like a mild abdominal cramp. The pain […]
Violet Cates
seizure activity turned rare genetic disorder At just 11 weeks old, Violet began experiencing unusual movements that concerned her parents. Unsure of what was happening, they took her to the […]
Lexie Dobmeyer
rising above turner syndrome Though Lexie Dobmeyer may be small in stature, she is fierce! An outgoing, active and smart high school freshman, Lexie has not let Turner syndrome slow […]
celebrating 5 Years of the Montgomery County Imagination Library
our journey of literacy and community impact In December 2024, the Montgomery County Imagination Library celebrates an incredible milestone—5 years of delivering the joy of reading to children across our […]
kids grieve too: here’s how to support them through loss
National Children’s Grief Awareness Day was created to bring awareness to the needs of grieving children. Unlike adults, children may express grief differently, and it’s important to understand that grief can happen […]
Landon Climmons
a mom’s intuition: finding answers for Landon When he was just 2 or 3 years old, Taylor Climmons recalls her son, Landon, running random fevers several times a month, with […]