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August 25, 2025

A guide to breastfeeding

Learn how to navigate breastfeeding as a first-time parent and discover additional resources that can help you along the way.

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Syphilis testing recommendations during pregnancy

How to protect your baby from the devastating effects of this common infection.

How to make back to school a fun, safe time

Back-to-school is a great time to reinforce safety messages.

Strategies for preventing children’s heat injuries and deaths

Hot cars, stuffy strollers: Smart steps for parents to remember during hot weather.

How to make back to school a safer time

With drivers, pedestrians and cyclists heading to school, collisions can happen. How to keep everyone safe.

10 terms every new parent should know

From tongue-ties to colostrum, you may hear these common terms.

Does your baby have a tongue tie?

Good news: Most tongue ties don’t require surgical treatment. Here’s what to know.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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Tips to help your child find constipation relief

How to keep things moving when your child is constipated.

How much sleep do kids need?

An age-by-age guide to how much sleep children and teens need. You might be surprised by how much shut-eye your family actually needs.

When should my child first see a dentist and orthodontist?

An expert answer questions about when — and how often — your child should seek out a dentist or orthodontist, and why early intervention matters.

Yes, kids get UTIs, too

Here’s how to prevent — and treat — urinary tract infections in children.

Parents: Remember the ABCs of water safety for kids

Keep your kids safe around water with these three steps.

ATV riders: Strap on a helmet like you wear a seat belt in a car

ATV accidents jump as weather gets warm, and children are more prone to injuries. Here's why.