Family

Holidays present good chance to spot aging parents’ health concerns

Talk to your parents about their health and keep the conversation going.

New parents: Here’s when to start tummy time

The practice of setting infants on their bellies has come under scrutiny on social media recently. Here’s what to know about the do’s and don’ts of tummy time.

A mom’s plea: Pay attention to RSV

Within a few weeks of starting daycare, their son came home with RSV, which at…

Why you and yours need flu vaccinations this year

A Vanderbilt expert sheds light on the myths surrounding the flu shot, and explains why there’s really no excuse not to get yours this year.

Opioid use disorder in pregnancy

A primer on opioid addiction and how it's treated in pregnancy.

Closeup of a Latino woman embracing her teenaged son

Screening for suicidal thoughts in young teens with autism

Health care providers should offer a second tool to screen these teens for suicide risk.

Grade-school-aged girl asleep holding a blanket and wearing a pink sleep mask.

5 ways to help your child get their best sleep

There's so much that can interfere with a child's sleep. Here's how to help.

10 outside-the-box ideas for fall family fitness

Stay active outdoors as a family this autumn season.

Halloween safety for trick-or-treating with food allergies

Here's help for parents of children with food allergies, and how we can all help keep them safe while trick-or-treating.