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CHKD’s Blog offers trusted health and parenting information for families, caregivers, and community health professionals. You’ll find articles written by CHKD experts and partners covering children’s health, safety, wellness, parenting tips, and seasonal health topics, along with news and stories from across CHKD. Our goal is to equip families, caregivers, and community health professionals with reliable information to support children’s health and well-being.

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Help Your Child Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Feb 16, 2026

Prediabetes raises a child’s risk for type 2 diabetes, often without symptoms. Healthy eating, activity, and regular …
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How to Boost Your Child’s Immune System This Winter

Feb 09, 2026

Help protect your child from colds and flu with these tips from CHKD Pediatrician Dr. Andria Tatem on nutrition, sleep, …
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Lunch and Learn Recap: Pediatric Overweight and Obesity

Jan 26, 2026

Learn how to define pediatric overweight and obesity, address weight stigma, treat obesity as a chronic disease, and …
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Lunch and Learn Recap: Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Children

Jan 19, 2026

Presented by Dr. Michael Mendoza, this CME Lunch & Learn session reviewed best practices and evidence-based strategies …
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Teething Pain: Soothe Sore Gums Safely

Jan 12, 2026

Learn when teething starts, common symptoms, safe ways to soothe sore gums, and which teething products to avoid.
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Lunch and Learn Recap: Practical Approaches to Pediatric Iron Deficiency

Jan 07, 2026

Dr. Melissa Mark shares why iron deficiency in kids matters—and practical tips for managing it in primary and specialty …
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Memorable Moments at CHKD in 2025

Jan 06, 2026

This year, we celebrated milestones and honored team members whose dedication and leadership inspire us every day.
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Head Injuries in Kids: Know When to Seek Medical Care

Jan 05, 2026

Learn what to do after a child’s head injury, symptoms to watch for, and when to seek emergency care for kids over 2 years old.

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