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September
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What nobody tells you about parenting
When I became a dad, I had no idea what I was really getting into. The fact of the matter is that I didn’t even know how to change a diaper.
Vacuna contra COVID-19: 6 datos que necesita saber
Hay mucha información circulando sobre las vacunas contra COVID-19 y es importante que las personas estén informadas. Pero con tanta información disponible, también hay información...
7 great classic family friendly holiday movies
The holiday season brings along many of our favorite traditions. One we all can love is watching a classic holiday movie with the whole family. So, cuddle up with your warmest blanket, hot chocolate and...
Top 6 things the pros want you to know about antibiotics
When many of today’s parents were kids, they were prescribed antibiotics almost as often as they went to the doctor. A cough, an earache, or an upset stomach might all be treated with the same...
Better sleep, better parenting
Sleep is a bodily function that affects every aspect of your life. But one of the most important is how you feel during the day. Improving your sleep will have a positive effect on your overall health. And...
July
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COVID-19
Children are becoming more and more aware of the coronavirus — though they may not fully understand it or know how seriously to take it — as it begins to affect their daily lives with school closures...
It’s Okay to Ask for Help as a Mom
I don’t really remember much from the first few weeks home as a new mom. The best way to describe it was like riding a rollercoaster. There were highs, lows...and days that felt like a blur.
5 Ways to Make Magical Memories this Holiday Season
I can’t remember the gifts I received on Christmas morning. But I remember how I felt. A mix of excitement, pure joy and anticipation for a day spent together as a family. I remember waking up way too...
July
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Get schooled with tips and survive the summer family road trip
School is out for summer and the time is right for all the summertime faves. Like hitting the pool, hosting a barbecue, catching a Royals game at The K, catching fireflies and of course, taking a family...
Kids Misbehave
At some point, all kids misbehave and they do it because they want attention. To help keep them from acting out, fill up their “attention tank” with praise and play.
iSpine Clinic for Scoliosis Evaluation
The Children's Mercy iSpine Clinic is for children 10 years and over who need to be seen for an initial evaluation of their spine for scoliosis.
Spinal Fusion
Posterior spinal fusion Spinal Fusion patient photo Posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation is the most common procedure performed for pediatric spinal conditions such as scoliosis and pathologic...
Adolescent Medicine Team
Meet the Adolescent Medicine team at Children's Mercy.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Our ID Division Faculty and Fellows Meet the ID Team How to Apply We develop pediatricians into excellent pediatric infectious diseases clinicians, educators and researchers. Our experienced physicians are...
Aplastic Anemia: Nick's Story
Every Little League pitcher who takes the mound dreams of one day unleashing a perfect fastball in a Major League stadium, but few ever get the chance. For most young athletes, their talent eventually fails...
Refractory Anemia with Excess Blasts: McKenzie's Story
McKenzie Haynes isn’t an athlete who puts up with losing. So, in 2010, when the Salina, Kan., high school sophomore earned an admirable eighth place in the 5A state tennis tournament, she made it a priority...
Kidney Transplant: Josiah's Story
PICU nurse mother faces constant, unforeseen challenges in her son’s road toward a life-saving kidney transplant Early in her pregnancy with her second child, Danica Stewart had a sinking feeling. Perhaps...