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The importance of having an asthma action plan

Asthma can be frightening, but a pediatric asthma action plan will help keep your kid safe.

10 fun summer activities for tweens

Sometimes the simplest ideas make for the best memories for tweens in the summertime.

5 reasons children need child life services

Child life specialists help meet five important needs children have while in the hospital.

How children react to traumatic events (and how it might change over time)

When bad things happen, most kids bounce back. But some may have emotional or behavioral changes along the way. Here are 14 ways your child might react as a trauma response.

Recovering from a miscarriage

Both physical and emotional aftercare are important. Miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurs before…

You’ve got options when it comes to asthma

Familiarizing yourself with current pediatric asthma guidelines can help you get the most up-to-date care.…

Antibiotic overuse: 1 in 3 antibiotics is unnecessary

The South ranks No. 1 in the nation for the number of antibiotic prescriptions, many of them unnecessary. The Vanderbilt Antimicrobial Stewardship Program aims to change that.

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Recipe roundup: Healthy and simple snacks to make with kids

Boost your kiddos’ nutrition with these crowd-pleasing snacks.

Postpartum incontinence: What to know

Learn about risk factors, duration and treatment. About one-third of those who have a baby…