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Teaching kids not to bully – and how to react if you find out they are

We all think the best of our kids – but that doesn’t mean at some point, they won’t exhibit bullying behaviors. Why does this happen, how can you teach your kids not to bully and most importantly…how do...

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Ganglioglioma: new drugs provide solutions and challenges - Mayia's Story

Mayia is a vibrant and determined 6-year-old who loves outdoor adventures and creative projects. When she was 4, a sudden change in her hand use led to the discovery of a brain tumor at Children’s Mercy...

The Link - August 2024

Our August issue features the latest news and updates on pediatric care from Children's Mercy clinicians. The Link - August 2024 Pediatric Bioethics: Communicating Serious News: The Added Challenge of...

Wise Use of Antibiotics: Shifting From Stewardship to Sustainability

Column Author: Annie Wirtz, PharmD, BCPPS Column Editor: Rana El Feghaly, MD, MSCI | Director, Infectious Diseases Clinical Services; Director, Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship Program...

Pediatric Bioethics: Communicating Serious News: The Added Challenge of Health Literacy Gaps in Difficult Conversations

Column Author: Stephanie K. Kukora, MD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Column Editor: Brian S. Carter, MD |

Evidence Based Strategies: Sudden Scares: Understanding Brief Resolved Unexplained Events (BRUE)

Column Author: Tess Schultz, DO | Resident PGY 3 Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program   A brief resolved unexplained event...

Evidence Based Strategies: Acetaminophen Overdose

Column Author: Kelsey P Gavin, DO | Resident PGY 3; Chief Resident Column Editor: Angela D. Etzenhouser, MD, FAAP | Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program   Acetaminophen is...

Vaccine Update: Microneedle Patches May Help Overcome Immunization Barriers

Column Author: Yvonne M Carter, MSN, APRN II, FNP-C Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing   A study...

Vaccine Update: What Is New in Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines?

Column Author: Christine Symes, MSN, CPNP-PC  Column Editor: Angela L. Myers, MD, MPH | Division Director, Infectious Diseases; Medical Director, Center for Wellbeing   Since the onset...

Outbreaks, Alerts and Hot Topics: Dengue is Setting Records

Column Author & Editor: Chris Day, MD | Director, Transplant Infectious Disease Services; Medical Director, Travel Medicine Program   Worldwide, more dengue cases have been reported...

State of the Art Pediatrics: Navigating a National Shortage of Stimulants

Column Author: Hannah Wolf, APRN, CPNP-PC Jamie Neal Lewis, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC Column Author: Amita R. Amonker, MD, FAAP | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Missouri-Kansas City...

Case Summary: Shone’s Complex

The Ward Family Heart Center at Children's Mercy provides comprehensive care for children with all types of heart conditions. Our team of 35 pediatric cardiologists and heart surgeons, together with...

Trauma Informed Care

Every child and family deserves emotionally safe, trauma-informed care. What does that mean? We know that children and families have faced events in their past or have current stressors.  Stressful events...

How to connect with your teen – authentically

It feels like there are a lot of tips to help you prepare for taking care of a newborn – but those newborns grow up and they turn into teenagers. It’s a different ballgame to try to connect with your teen...

Car Seat FAQs

Car Seat Frequently Asked Questions Why is using only a lap-shoulder or lap belt not safe for my young child? What are my car seat choices? How can I find out about my state car seat law? Is one car seat...

Dengue Fever in Kids

Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitos to people. It can cause fever, headache, muscle/bone pain, a rash, and mild bleeding.

504 Plan Resources

Daycare/Early Education View Story Elementary and Secondary School (K-12) View Story College View Story Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies In Schools and Early Care and Education Programs...

Meet Rose Reynolds

Rose Reynolds, PhD, Data Science Research Associate, Research Informatics, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC), talks about what drew her to a career in...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the chance of my child having another febrile seizure? It is hard to predict if your child will have another febrile seizure. If your child does have another febrile seizure, it will likely be like...