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January 13, 2023
Kids and Suicide
The pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, but experts are concerned with increasing rates of suicidal ideation in youth.
November 30, 2022
5 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
Follow our psychologist’s tips for a more peaceful holiday season.
November 4, 2022
What You Need to Know About RSV, Flu and COVID Right Now
Viral infections are leading to an uptick in hospitalizations. Experts share tips to keep yourself well.
October 20, 2022
Top 3 Tips to Avoid the Flu
Health care workers are on the frontlines of flu every day. Here’s how they stay healthy.
October 13, 2022
Home Remedies for Flu
Try some of these home remedies next time you’re feeling ill.
October 13, 2022
How Can I Get My Child To Eat Better?
A childhood weight management expert answers your top 10 questions.
October 10, 2022
7 Tips for Halloween Safety
While Halloween can be a very exciting time for children and parents, it can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year.
July 15, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination: Is it Really Safe for My Kids?
Experts from UVM Children’s Hospital answer parent and caregiver questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.
July 8, 2022
Focus on Frozen Treats
Five ways to include healthy, hydrating treats in your summer fun – plus recipes!
June 14, 2022
Ask the Expert: How to Talk to Children about LGBTQIA+
In this Q&A, pediatrician Anna Hankins, MD, shares her advice for open, curious conversations with your child around LGBTQIA+, sexual orientation and gender identity.
April 7, 2022
Let’s Talk About Consent
It can be uncomfortable, but talking explicitly to our children and young adults about safe and unsafe touch is critical to empowering them and helping them understand that they are in control of their bodies.
April 6, 2022
You’re Sick, Too?
An expert weighs in on why it feels like everyone is sick right now.
April 5, 2022
5 Healthy Recipes You Can Make with Your Kids
From midweek dinners to tasty snacks, these easy-to-make, affordable meals are perfect for even the pickiest eaters.
December 21, 2021
Top 5 Pregnancy Myths, Busted
Three experts within the University of Vermont Health Network offer advice on common pregnancy myths — from needing to eat for two, to exercise and more. Our UVM Medical Center chef also offers three recipes with pregnancy-boosting nutrients.
October 23, 2020
Pediatrics to Primary Care: Transition Tips for Parents
Young adults face numerous life changes and challenges as they prepare for adulthood (or “adulting” as they’d say). Learning how to cook and clean, do the laundry, get an oil change or run an errand at the store, adolescents pick up a significant amount of skills at this age, but one bit of education that