{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Μ첩ΜεΣύ Posts by Claire McCarthy, MD Feed", "home_page_url": "/authors/claire-mccarthy-md", "feed_url": "/authors/claire-mccarthy-md/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "icon": "/img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg", "items": [{ "id": "/blog/sexually-transmitted-infections-what-parents-need-to-be-sure-their-teens-know-202405223043", "title": "Sexually transmitted infections: What parents need to be sure their teens know", "url": "/blog/sexually-transmitted-infections-what-parents-need-to-be-sure-their-teens-know-202405223043", "content_html": "It's never easy for parents to talk to their teens about sex, so many are understandably hesitant to do so. But even if teens are not yet sexually active, it's important for them to have accurate information about sexually transmitted infections to keep themselves safe and healthy.", "summary": "It's never easy for parents to talk to their teens about sex, so many are understandably hesitant to do so. But even if teens are not yet sexually active, it's important for them to have accurate information about sexually transmitted infections to keep themselves safe and healthy.", "date_published": "2024-05-22T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-05-22T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15256/conversions/b43db475-6f3b-4478-8110-4c3bd022cef7-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Infectious diseases","Sexual Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/concussion-in-children-what-to-know-and-do-202404123032", "title": "Concussion in children: What to know and do", "url": "/blog/concussion-in-children-what-to-know-and-do-202404123032", "content_html": "Concussion is one of the most common injuries to the brain, affecting about two million children and teens every year. Understanding signs, symptoms, questions to ask, and how concussion care has changed in recent years can make a difference in identifying concussion and recovery.", "summary": "Concussion is one of the most common injuries to the brain, affecting about two million children and teens every year. Understanding signs, symptoms, questions to ask, and how concussion care has changed in recent years can make a difference in identifying concussion and recovery.", "date_published": "2024-04-12T06:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-04-12T06:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15118/conversions/7046141e-2210-416a-a9a8-8790bf65693e-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Brain and Cognitive Health","Parenting","Safety/Injuries","Exercise & Fitness" ] }, { "id": "/blog/when-should-your-teen-or-tween-start-using-skin-products-202403113024", "title": "When should your teen or tween start using skin products?", "url": "/blog/when-should-your-teen-or-tween-start-using-skin-products-202403113024", "content_html": "Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly these products are being marketed to tweens and teens as well as adults. For the most part tweens and teens do not need specialized skin products — but sometimes they make sense.", "summary": "Social media and stores are full of products that promise perfect skin. Increasingly these products are being marketed to tweens and teens as well as adults. For the most part tweens and teens do not need specialized skin products — but sometimes they make sense.", "date_published": "2024-03-11T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-03-11T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15010/conversions/14b24cf0-ebd2-43d3-8f8c-4ccd1838241f-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Parenting","Skin and Hair" ] }, { "id": "/blog/what-is-a-tongue-tie-what-parents-need-to-know-202402073015", "title": "What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know", "url": "/blog/what-is-a-tongue-tie-what-parents-need-to-know-202402073015", "content_html": "A band of tissue helps secure the tongue to the front of the mouth. If it is short, it can restrict movement of the tongue. This is called a tongue-tie. Having a tongue-tie is not necessarily a problem — but there are exceptions that parents should be aware of.", "summary": "A band of tissue helps secure the tongue to the front of the mouth. If it is short, it can restrict movement of the tongue. This is called a tongue-tie. Having a tongue-tie is not necessarily a problem — but there are exceptions that parents should be aware of.", "date_published": "2024-02-07T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2024-02-07T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14828/conversions/da9a1391-819b-4d83-a877-d07a5d617d72-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Parenting","Child & Teen Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/do-toddler-formulas-deliver-on-nutrition-claims-202311272996", "title": "Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?", "url": "/blog/do-toddler-formulas-deliver-on-nutrition-claims-202311272996", "content_html": "Formula companies claim that toddler formulas, also known as "follow-up formulas," "transition formulas," or "growing-up milks" offer nutritional benefits to toddlers. But are these products necessary and healthy?", "summary": "Formula companies claim that toddler formulas, also known as "follow-up formulas," "transition formulas," or "growing-up milks" offer nutritional benefits to toddlers. But are these products necessary and healthy?", "date_published": "2023-11-27T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-27T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14569/conversions/052b907b-0c72-4b7b-9782-ad5498078e5f-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Nutrition","Parenting","Child & Teen Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/do-children-get-migraine-headaches-what-parents-need-to-know-202311062988", "title": "Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know", "url": "/blog/do-children-get-migraine-headaches-what-parents-need-to-know-202311062988", "content_html": "Headaches are very common in children and teens. We don't tend to think about children getting migraines, but by age 10 one in 20 children has had one. Symptoms may differ from adults and it's important for parents to understand triggers, helpful treatments, and possible red flags.", "summary": "Headaches are very common in children and teens. We don't tend to think about children getting migraines, but by age 10 one in 20 children has had one. Symptoms may differ from adults and it's important for parents to understand triggers, helpful treatments, and possible red flags.", "date_published": "2023-11-06T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-11-06T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14489/conversions/cf914d00-e65a-4a1f-9d1d-146785bd94b1-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Headache","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/navigating-middle-school-is-tough-how-parents-can-help-202310042979", "title": "Navigating middle school is tough: How parents can help", "url": "/blog/navigating-middle-school-is-tough-how-parents-can-help-202310042979", "content_html": "Middle school can be challenging for many students, with increased time demands, more homework, and social situations to navigate. What can parents do to support their kids and strengthen family bonds during this period in their lives?", "summary": "Middle school can be challenging for many students, with increased time demands, more homework, and social situations to navigate. What can parents do to support their kids and strengthen family bonds during this period in their lives?", "date_published": "2023-10-04T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-10-04T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14378/conversions/748d978f-4914-4af0-b7e9-264cada04062-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Relationships & Connections","Parenting","Child & Teen Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/the-new-rsv-shot-for-babies-what-parents-need-to-know-202309082971", "title": "The new RSV shot for babies: What parents need to know", "url": "/blog/the-new-rsv-shot-for-babies-what-parents-need-to-know-202309082971", "content_html": "RSV is a common virus that just causes cold symptoms for most people. But for infants up to eight months, and for babies and young children with certain health problems, it can be very dangerous. A new immune-boosting shot may help.", "summary": "RSV is a common virus that just causes cold symptoms for most people. But for infants up to eight months, and for babies and young children with certain health problems, it can be very dangerous. A new immune-boosting shot may help.", "date_published": "2023-09-08T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-09-08T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14268/conversions/445b1c37-6d94-4c1a-91a2-d94934a49708-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Infectious diseases","Parenting","Lung Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/chronic-stomach-pain-in-children-whats-the-most-common-cause-202308232964", "title": "Chronic stomach pain in children: What's the most common cause?", "url": "/blog/chronic-stomach-pain-in-children-whats-the-most-common-cause-202308232964", "content_html": "Mind and body are tightly connected. If a child experiences stomach pain lasting two months or more, it may be functional abdominal pain caused by stress, depression, or anxiety. While common, this is challenging to diagnose and treat.", "summary": "Mind and body are tightly connected. If a child experiences stomach pain lasting two months or more, it may be functional abdominal pain caused by stress, depression, or anxiety. While common, this is challenging to diagnose and treat.", "date_published": "2023-08-23T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-08-23T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14172/conversions/7ee9eb88-f744-4dfc-801f-173092268a91-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Digestive Health","Parenting","Stress","Anxiety","Depression" ] }, { "id": "/blog/tourette-syndrome-understanding-the-basics-202308072962", "title": "Tourette syndrome: Understanding the basics", "url": "/blog/tourette-syndrome-understanding-the-basics-202308072962", "content_html": "Involuntary tics are very common, with as many as one in five children experiencing them at some point. They may be temporary or long-lasting. Tic disorders like Tourette syndrome usually are diagnosed during childhood, though sometimes this happens later.", "summary": "Involuntary tics are very common, with as many as one in five children experiencing them at some point. They may be temporary or long-lasting. Tic disorders like Tourette syndrome usually are diagnosed during childhood, though sometimes this happens later.", "date_published": "2023-08-07T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-08-07T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/14163/conversions/c346b44f-1dfb-4255-ac69-7738004a2a58-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Nerve disorders" ] }, { "id": "/blog/ringworm-what-to-know-and-do-202306212942", "title": "Ringworm: What to know and do", "url": "/blog/ringworm-what-to-know-and-do-202306212942", "content_html": "Ringworm is a common, contagious skin infection caused by a fungus. Children can get it from other people who have it or from an infected animal. While it can be itchy and unpleasant, ringworm is usually harmless.", "summary": "Ringworm is a common, contagious skin infection caused by a fungus. Children can get it from other people who have it or from an infected animal. While it can be itchy and unpleasant, ringworm is usually harmless.", "date_published": "2023-06-21T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-06-21T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13963/conversions/100d2b34-726c-4ffc-b534-5d94f1f91a63-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Skin and Hair" ] }, { "id": "/blog/play-helps-children-practice-key-skills-and-build-their-strengths-202306072944", "title": "Play helps children practice key skills and build their strengths", "url": "/blog/play-helps-children-practice-key-skills-and-build-their-strengths-202306072944", "content_html": "As devices become more pervasive, and as many children become more scheduled with lessons and organized activities, making time for device-free play can be a challenge. Here's why it's important prioritize free play in a child's life.", "summary": "As devices become more pervasive, and as many children become more scheduled with lessons and organized activities, making time for device-free play can be a challenge. Here's why it's important prioritize free play in a child's life.", "date_published": "2023-06-07T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-06-07T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13965/conversions/9c08487d-119f-4ca3-823b-a0b7ec31ac6e-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Mind & Mood","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/swimming-and-skin-what-to-know-if-a-child-has-eczema-202305152935", "title": "Swimming and skin: What to know if a child has eczema", "url": "/blog/swimming-and-skin-what-to-know-if-a-child-has-eczema-202305152935", "content_html": "Swimming is a great activity for children, but for children with the allergic skin condition known as eczema, swimming can be complicated. Taking steps to protect skin before and after a swim can help.", "summary": "Swimming is a great activity for children, but for children with the allergic skin condition known as eczema, swimming can be complicated. Taking steps to protect skin before and after a swim can help.", "date_published": "2023-05-15T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-05-15T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13892/conversions/6ee1fe03-1961-4202-baca-fcdc62811553-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Skin and Hair","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/lead-poisoning-what-parents-should-know-and-do-202305012931", "title": "Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do", "url": "/blog/lead-poisoning-what-parents-should-know-and-do-202305012931", "content_html": "Lead poisoning is a serious health risk for children. And yet, they may be exposed to lead in their daily lives. Learn the dangers of lead exposure and what you can do to keep your child safe.", "summary": "Lead poisoning is a serious health risk for children. And yet, they may be exposed to lead in their daily lives. Learn the dangers of lead exposure and what you can do to keep your child safe.", "date_published": "2023-05-01T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-05-01T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13853/conversions/ffbadef4-72a7-4b93-9bb5-326d2c170b35-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Environmental health","Medical Tests & Procedures" ] }, { "id": "/blog/helping-children-make-friends-what-parents-can-do-202303062899", "title": "Helping children make friends: What parents can do", "url": "/blog/helping-children-make-friends-what-parents-can-do-202303062899", "content_html": "The COVID-19 pandemic affected children's developing social skills. Many children either didn't learn the skills they need to make friends — or those skills got rusty. Here are some ways parents can help.", "summary": "The COVID-19 pandemic affected children's developing social skills. Many children either didn't learn the skills they need to make friends — or those skills got rusty. Here are some ways parents can help.", "date_published": "2023-03-06T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-03-06T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13633/conversions/4e378fa8-cfb5-4594-b1e2-9bc6c23c4c11-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/does-your-child-need-to-gain-weight-202302092887", "title": "Does your child need to gain weight?", "url": "/blog/does-your-child-need-to-gain-weight-202302092887", "content_html": "Weight can be a sensitive topic with children and teens, and sometimes a child needs to gain some weight. Checking with your doctor before working on adding weight and emphasizing healthy, high-calorie foods are important.", "summary": "Weight can be a sensitive topic with children and teens, and sometimes a child needs to gain some weight. Checking with your doctor before working on adding weight and emphasizing healthy, high-calorie foods are important.", "date_published": "2023-02-09T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-02-09T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13543/conversions/5a7aafc5-2a9f-4107-8f77-1a304e8170b6-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Healthy Eating","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/why-play-early-games-build-bonds-and-brain-202302022884", "title": "Why play? Early games build bonds and brain", "url": "/blog/why-play-early-games-build-bonds-and-brain-202302022884", "content_html": "More than a million nerve connections are made in the brain in the first few years of life. Babies and young children thrive with responsive caregiving, such as engaging a child in playful games that change as they grow.", "summary": "More than a million nerve connections are made in the brain in the first few years of life. Babies and young children thrive with responsive caregiving, such as engaging a child in playful games that change as they grow.", "date_published": "2023-02-02T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-02-02T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13517/conversions/3ad4be90-630a-4ba7-a996-5aa72faed384-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Brain and Cognitive Health","Parenting","Relationships & Connections" ] }, { "id": "/blog/new-pediatric-guidelines-on-obesity-in-children-and-teens-202301242880", "title": "New pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens", "url": "/blog/new-pediatric-guidelines-on-obesity-in-children-and-teens-202301242880", "content_html": "Rates of obesity in children have more than tripled in the past six decades, and are still climbing. With millions of children and teens at risk for the many complications of obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines for pediatricians.", "summary": "Rates of obesity in children have more than tripled in the past six decades, and are still climbing. With millions of children and teens at risk for the many complications of obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its guidelines for pediatricians.", "date_published": "2023-01-24T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-24T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13478/conversions/b99b5256-25da-4d80-acd4-506f760ea224-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Healthcare Disparities" ] }, { "id": "/blog/curbing-nearsightedness-in-children-can-outdoor-time-help-202212152868", "title": "Curbing nearsightedness in children: Can outdoor time help?", "url": "/blog/curbing-nearsightedness-in-children-can-outdoor-time-help-202212152868", "content_html": "Nearsightedness is a growing problem worldwide. While genes and developmental factors play a role in whether a child becomes nearsighted, research suggests that spending time outdoors can lower a child's risk of developing this condition.", "summary": "Nearsightedness is a growing problem worldwide. While genes and developmental factors play a role in whether a child becomes nearsighted, research suggests that spending time outdoors can lower a child's risk of developing this condition.", "date_published": "2022-12-15T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-12-15T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13342/conversions/fef23683-0b70-49d7-8b32-d11ae842f633-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Eye Health","Staying Healthy" ] }, { "id": "/blog/sibling-rivalry-is-normal-but-is-it-helpful-or-harmful-202212062861", "title": "Sibling rivalry is normal — but is it helpful or harmful?", "url": "/blog/sibling-rivalry-is-normal-but-is-it-helpful-or-harmful-202212062861", "content_html": "Sibling rivalry is a remarkably normal feature of family life, but too much squabbling and competition can be hurtful, and can have lasting effects on children. What can parents do to manage this when it happens in their family?", "summary": "Sibling rivalry is a remarkably normal feature of family life, but too much squabbling and competition can be hurtful, and can have lasting effects on children. What can parents do to manage this when it happens in their family?", "date_published": "2022-12-06T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-12-06T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13307/conversions/a7d216ae-af46-49ca-bab0-7846fdf8de00-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/concerned-about-your-childs-development-202211282856", "title": "Concerned about your child's development?", "url": "/blog/concerned-about-your-childs-development-202211282856", "content_html": "Social media and apps about babies and children can fuel worries about a child's development. It's important to remember that every child is different and may move through stages of development at varying paces.", "summary": "Social media and apps about babies and children can fuel worries about a child's development. It's important to remember that every child is different and may move through stages of development at varying paces.", "date_published": "2022-11-28T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-11-28T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13292/conversions/700fc35b-3c70-4762-b24a-c9d895eb9863-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/how-to-help-your-preschooler-sleep-alone-202211212853", "title": "How to help your preschooler sleep alone", "url": "/blog/how-to-help-your-preschooler-sleep-alone-202211212853", "content_html": "Many parents face the challenge of getting their child to move from sleeping in bed with them to sleeping in their own bed. Changing this habit takes time; being practical and consistent about it helps.", "summary": "Many parents face the challenge of getting their child to move from sleeping in bed with them to sleeping in their own bed. Changing this habit takes time; being practical and consistent about it helps.", "date_published": "2024-09-07T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-07T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13286/conversions/9bc5bbbf-c715-431f-8104-56b6f8e773de-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Parenting","Sleep" ] }, { "id": "/blog/new-advice-on-melatonin-use-in-children-202210062832", "title": "New advice on melatonin use in children", "url": "/blog/new-advice-on-melatonin-use-in-children-202210062832", "content_html": "Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleep aid. But because it is sold as a dietary supplement it is not regulated, and recent warnings include reports of melatonin overdoses in children. If parents need help getting their child to sleep, there are other things they can try first.", "summary": "Melatonin is a popular over-the-counter sleep aid. But because it is sold as a dietary supplement it is not regulated, and recent warnings include reports of melatonin overdoses in children. If parents need help getting their child to sleep, there are other things they can try first.", "date_published": "2022-10-06T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-06T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13153/conversions/ff19d7d0-cf65-4062-b0d6-82be4ddc4b07-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Sleep" ] }, { "id": "/blog/asking-about-guns-in-houses-where-your-child-plays-202209222821", "title": "Asking about guns in houses where your child plays", "url": "/blog/asking-about-guns-in-houses-where-your-child-plays-202209222821", "content_html": "Between 2015 and 2020, there were more than 2,000 unintentional shootings in the US by children under 18. Parents can help reduce the chance of an accidental shooting by asking about gun security at homes where their children play.", "summary": "Between 2015 and 2020, there were more than 2,000 unintentional shootings in the US by children under 18. Parents can help reduce the chance of an accidental shooting by asking about gun security at homes where their children play.", "date_published": "2022-09-22T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-09-22T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13116/conversions/4a95427e-098f-496e-942a-44c2a7d27f2f-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Safety/Injuries" ] }, { "id": "/blog/monkeypox-what-parents-need-to-know-202210062810", "title": "Monkeypox: What parents need to know", "url": "/blog/monkeypox-what-parents-need-to-know-202210062810", "content_html": "Few cases of monkeypox have occurred in children during this outbreak, and while the illness is usually mild, it's important for parents to know how to recognize and prevent this virus.", "summary": "Few cases of monkeypox have occurred in children during this outbreak, and while the illness is usually mild, it's important for parents to know how to recognize and prevent this virus.", "date_published": "2022-09-08T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-09-08T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13051/conversions/79ee9d42-13ea-4825-86f2-c97f18522bcd-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Infectious diseases" ] }, { "id": "/blog/polio-what-parents-need-to-know-now-202208102798", "title": "Polio: What parents need to know now", "url": "/blog/polio-what-parents-need-to-know-now-202208102798", "content_html": "Recent news reports about cases of polio have some parents concerned about the illness. The vaccine is safe and remarkably effective, and widespread vaccination builds herd immunity.", "summary": "Recent news reports about cases of polio have some parents concerned about the illness. The vaccine is safe and remarkably effective, and widespread vaccination builds herd immunity.", "date_published": "2022-08-23T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-08-23T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12981/conversions/304bdff3-dbe2-4084-a3c8-dc2eaf1d1e3f-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Infectious diseases" ] }, { "id": "/blog/a-refresher-on-childhood-asthma-what-families-should-know-and-do-202207122780", "title": "A refresher on childhood asthma: What families should know and do", "url": "/blog/a-refresher-on-childhood-asthma-what-families-should-know-and-do-202207122780", "content_html": "Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children, and it can make life more difficult and less enjoyable for both children and their parents. The good news is that asthma is very treatable; here's what families need to know.", "summary": "Asthma is the most common chronic lung disease in children, and it can make life more difficult and less enjoyable for both children and their parents. The good news is that asthma is very treatable; here's what families need to know.", "date_published": "2022-07-12T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-07-12T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12882/conversions/d8a1705c-a105-4ace-b7d2-7f013d7957ec-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Environmental health","Inflammation","Lung Health","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/gun-violence-a-long-lasting-toll-on-children-and-teens-202206282771", "title": "Gun violence: A long-lasting toll on children and teens", "url": "/blog/gun-violence-a-long-lasting-toll-on-children-and-teens-202206282771", "content_html": "As discussion and debate continues on mass shootings there is increasing evidence that growing up amidst this violence and other extreme stressors affect developing brains and bodies in ways that can be permanent.", "summary": "As discussion and debate continues on mass shootings there is increasing evidence that growing up amidst this violence and other extreme stressors affect developing brains and bodies in ways that can be permanent.", "date_published": "2022-06-28T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-28T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12862/conversions/4db32f00-cc9a-4984-b1fe-9aaffac1be0b-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Anxiety","Brain and Cognitive Health","Depression","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/heart-healthy-habits-for-children-and-teens-lengthen-lives-202205262753", "title": "Heart-healthy habits for children and teens lengthen lives", "url": "/blog/heart-healthy-habits-for-children-and-teens-lengthen-lives-202205262753", "content_html": "Researchers who began collecting data on thousands of people, starting when they were children and following up decades later, found that five risk factors influence health outcomes in adulthood. Parents should know the important steps they can take to get their children started toward healthy lives as adults.", "summary": "Researchers who began collecting data on thousands of people, starting when they were children and following up decades later, found that five risk factors influence health outcomes in adulthood. Parents should know the important steps they can take to get their children started toward healthy lives as adults.", "date_published": "2022-05-26T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-05-26T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12770/conversions/3c41e85b-61d7-4017-9596-8a13737044f8-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Healthy Eating","Physical Activity" ] }, { "id": "/blog/the-formula-shortage-is-hurting-families-what-parents-should-know-and-do-202205172747", "title": "The formula shortage is hurting families: What parents should know and do", "url": "/blog/the-formula-shortage-is-hurting-families-what-parents-should-know-and-do-202205172747", "content_html": "With the current baby formula shortage, parents all over the country are upset, confused, and scared. While formula companies and the government are working to restore the supply, it may take a while before it's easy to buy formula. In the meantime, here are some do's and don'ts for parents to be aware of.", "summary": "With the current baby formula shortage, parents all over the country are upset, confused, and scared. While formula companies and the government are working to restore the supply, it may take a while before it's easy to buy formula. In the meantime, here are some do's and don'ts for parents to be aware of.", "date_published": "2022-05-17T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-05-17T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12698/conversions/0514e6ec-e4ee-426e-9146-81b594b74a76-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Parenting" ] }, { "id": "/blog/summer-camp-2022-having-fun-and-staying-safe-202205092740", "title": "Summer camp 2022: Having fun and staying safe", "url": "/blog/summer-camp-2022-having-fun-and-staying-safe-202205092740", "content_html": "After all we've been through during the last couple of years, many families and kids are looking forward to being able to return to summer camp. But COVID-19 is still with us and parents need to consider this as they make plans for safe and fun summer activities.", "summary": "After all we've been through during the last couple of years, many families and kids are looking forward to being able to return to summer camp. But COVID-19 is still with us and parents need to consider this as they make plans for safe and fun summer activities.", "date_published": "2022-05-09T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-05-09T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12675/conversions/9c426b71-95e4-48b2-8215-c0cf1a04f6ab-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","COVID-19","Parenting","Physical Activity" ] }, { "id": "/blog/eating-disorders-spike-among-children-and-teens-what-parents-should-know-202204212731", "title": "Eating disorders spike among children and teens: What parents should know", "url": "/blog/eating-disorders-spike-among-children-and-teens-what-parents-should-know-202204212731", "content_html": "A notable rise in eating disorders is particularly marked among adolescent girls. Many kinds of eating disorders can affect children and teens, and parents need to understand their causes and be aware of signs suggesting their child may have an eating disorder.", "summary": "A notable rise in eating disorders is particularly marked among adolescent girls. Many kinds of eating disorders can affect children and teens, and parents need to understand their causes and be aware of signs suggesting their child may have an eating disorder.", "date_published": "2022-04-21T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-04-21T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12629/conversions/c9219d8e-a353-4ff4-9ac5-dfe225afe8d4-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/the-care-that-transgender-youth-need-and-deserve-202203142704", "title": "The care that transgender youth need and deserve", "url": "/blog/the-care-that-transgender-youth-need-and-deserve-202203142704", "content_html": "Some people feel very strongly that their gender is not the one they were assigned at birth. When families, health care providers, and others ignore or deny this, or try to stop the person from living as the gender they feel is right for them, it's not only unkind but dangerous.", "summary": "Some people feel very strongly that their gender is not the one they were assigned at birth. When families, health care providers, and others ignore or deny this, or try to stop the person from living as the gender they feel is right for them, it's not only unkind but dangerous.", "date_published": "2022-03-14T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-03-14T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12440/conversions/a3947420-51e3-4b53-9072-460b39fe394b-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Anxiety","Depression","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/the-mental-health-crisis-among-children-and-teens-how-parents-can-help-202203082700", "title": "The mental health crisis among children and teens: How parents can help", "url": "/blog/the-mental-health-crisis-among-children-and-teens-how-parents-can-help-202203082700", "content_html": "Alarming rates of anxiety and depression are affecting children and teens across the US. While calls are made to expand much-needed programs and access to services, there are actions parents can take today to support their children's mental health.", "summary": "Alarming rates of anxiety and depression are affecting children and teens across the US. While calls are made to expand much-needed programs and access to services, there are actions parents can take today to support their children's mental health.", "date_published": "2022-03-08T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-03-08T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12420/conversions/3ac9c1a4-413f-4c09-a3af-55cbc4d26bbe-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Anxiety","Depression","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/new-guidance-on-return-to-youth-sports-and-activity-after-covid-19-202202092686", "title": "New guidance on return to youth sports and activity after COVID-19", "url": "/blog/new-guidance-on-return-to-youth-sports-and-activity-after-covid-19-202202092686", "content_html": "Early in the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that any child who tested positive for COVID-19 have an in-person evaluation with their pediatrician before returning to sports, but recently the AAP updated its guidance with recommendations based on the severity of a child's illness.", "summary": "Early in the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that any child who tested positive for COVID-19 have an in-person evaluation with their pediatrician before returning to sports, but recently the AAP updated its guidance with recommendations based on the severity of a child's illness.", "date_published": "2022-02-09T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-02-09T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12310/conversions/6a2d00c3-0002-4701-b4be-1e6cafb1a46b-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","COVID-19","Heart Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/5-skills-teens-need-in-life-and-how-to-encourage-them-202201252674", "title": "5 skills teens need in life — and how to encourage them", "url": "/blog/5-skills-teens-need-in-life-and-how-to-encourage-them-202201252674", "content_html": "All parents want their children to be happy and able to successfully navigate life's challenges. Five core skills form a great foundation, and while parents can and should support young children in building these skills, encouraging teens to reinforce and refine their skills is important.", "summary": "All parents want their children to be happy and able to successfully navigate life's challenges. Five core skills form a great foundation, and while parents can and should support young children in building these skills, encouraging teens to reinforce and refine their skills is important.", "date_published": "2022-01-25T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-01-25T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12254/conversions/e745c029-bc53-4998-9420-18fa4ee21523-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/pandemic-challenges-may-affect-babies-possibly-in-long-lasting-ways-202201132668", "title": "Pandemic challenges may affect babies — possibly in long-lasting ways", "url": "/blog/pandemic-challenges-may-affect-babies-possibly-in-long-lasting-ways-202201132668", "content_html": "The first three years of life are crucial for brain development. Interactions between babies and their caregivers build neural connections in the brain and lacking sufficient interactions may affect brain development. A study found that babies born during the pandemic scored lower in several areas of development than babies born before it started.", "summary": "The first three years of life are crucial for brain development. Interactions between babies and their caregivers build neural connections in the brain and lacking sufficient interactions may affect brain development. A study found that babies born during the pandemic scored lower in several areas of development than babies born before it started.", "date_published": "2022-01-13T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-01-13T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12146/conversions/7bd895b5-a124-405f-b065-afe46d1fe667-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Stress" ] }, { "id": "/blog/naps-make-the-most-of-them-and-know-when-to-stop-them-2018091114800", "title": "Naps: Make the most of them and know when to stop them", "url": "/blog/naps-make-the-most-of-them-and-know-when-to-stop-them-2018091114800", "content_html": "As babies become toddlers, when they need to nap and for how long evolves, so parents and caregivers need to know how to handle the changes, as well as how to know when naps are no longer needed.", "summary": "As babies become toddlers, when they need to nap and for how long evolves, so parents and caregivers need to know how to handle the changes, as well as how to know when naps are no longer needed.", "date_published": "2021-12-08T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2021-12-08T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9555/conversions/iStock-690265664-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Nutrition","Sleep" ] }, { "id": "/blog/skills-children-need-to-succeed-in-lifeand-getting-youngsters-started-202110252624", "title": "Skills children need to succeed in life — and getting youngsters started", "url": "/blog/skills-children-need-to-succeed-in-lifeand-getting-youngsters-started-202110252624", "content_html": "All parents want their children to be happy and able to successfully navigate life's challenges. Five core skills form a great foundation and the early childhood window is particularly important for developing them. Parents can help their children learn and strengthen these skills in the course of everyday activities.", "summary": "All parents want their children to be happy and able to successfully navigate life's challenges. Five core skills form a great foundation and the early childhood window is particularly important for developing them. Parents can help their children learn and strengthen these skills in the course of everyday activities.", "date_published": "2021-10-25T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-10-25T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11855/conversions/0c45a4f2-ad13-429f-b71b-6e945ced206b-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/stuttering-in-children-how-parents-can-help-202110182619", "title": "Stuttering in children: How parents can help", "url": "/blog/stuttering-in-children-how-parents-can-help-202110182619", "content_html": "Stuttering in children is fairly common: as many as 10% of children stutter between the ages of 2 and 6. Although the majority of them stop, it can be distressing for both the children and their parents. Here's how to help your child manage stuttering and when to talk to your pediatrician or a speech-language specialist.", "summary": "Stuttering in children is fairly common: as many as 10% of children stutter between the ages of 2 and 6. Although the majority of them stop, it can be distressing for both the children and their parents. Here's how to help your child manage stuttering and when to talk to your pediatrician or a speech-language specialist.", "date_published": "2021-10-18T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-10-18T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11805/conversions/00f64bbe-1433-4ce6-ba5f-ec077d44ce34-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Anxiety" ] }, { "id": "/blog/boosting-your-childs-immune-system-202110122614", "title": "Boosting your child's immune system", "url": "/blog/boosting-your-childs-immune-system-202110122614", "content_html": "As children go through another school year under the cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are asking what they can do to keep their children healthy. While no magic solutions can ward off every illness, parents can take steps to help children — and everyone in their household — protect their health by keeping their immune systems robust.", "summary": "As children go through another school year under the cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are asking what they can do to keep their children healthy. While no magic solutions can ward off every illness, parents can take steps to help children — and everyone in their household — protect their health by keeping their immune systems robust.", "date_published": "2024-09-11T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11789/conversions/27f3a0d2-6570-49be-9964-b1e8a4dd243e-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Exercise & Fitness","Immune System","Nutrition","Vaccinations" ] }, { "id": "/blog/does-your-child-need-to-bathe-every-day-202109202598", "title": "Does your child need to bathe every day?", "url": "/blog/does-your-child-need-to-bathe-every-day-202109202598", "content_html": "Bathing daily is a habit for many people, but does it need to be for children, preteens, and teens? Not necessarily. Of course, it depends on what they have been doing and whether or not they are visibly dirty or stinky, but most don't need a top-to-toe daily scrub.", "summary": "Bathing daily is a habit for many people, but does it need to be for children, preteens, and teens? Not necessarily. Of course, it depends on what they have been doing and whether or not they are visibly dirty or stinky, but most don't need a top-to-toe daily scrub.", "date_published": "2024-09-11T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-11T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11710/conversions/89582aef-e461-40a6-aad6-aac691805515-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Skin and Hair","Staying Healthy" ] }, { "id": "/blog/the-sore-throat-checklist-what-parents-need-to-know-202109132586", "title": "The sore throat checklist: What parents need to know", "url": "/blog/the-sore-throat-checklist-what-parents-need-to-know-202109132586", "content_html": "Children get sore throats all the time — and most of the time they are nothing to worry about. But it is important for parents to know the common causes of sore throats, and to be aware that that certain instances are serious and should be seen by a doctor immediately.", "summary": "Children get sore throats all the time — and most of the time they are nothing to worry about. But it is important for parents to know the common causes of sore throats, and to be aware that that certain instances are serious and should be seen by a doctor immediately.", "date_published": "2024-09-12T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-12T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11627/conversions/a23a5982-e65e-4516-a3ed-5f1113f47d3e-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Cold & Flu","Infectious diseases","Throat" ] }, { "id": "/blog/ban-on-harmful-pesticide-what-parents-need-to-know-202109012581", "title": "Ban on harmful pesticide: What parents need to know", "url": "/blog/ban-on-harmful-pesticide-what-parents-need-to-know-202109012581", "content_html": "After two decades of concern, and mounting evidence of its harm to young children, the FDA has banned the pesticide chlorpyrifos from use on food. But it's important to remember that chemicals are everywhere, and there are other steps all parents should take to protect their children from exposure to potentially harmful products and substances.", "summary": "After two decades of concern, and mounting evidence of its harm to young children, the FDA has banned the pesticide chlorpyrifos from use on food. But it's important to remember that chemicals are everywhere, and there are other steps all parents should take to protect their children from exposure to potentially harmful products and substances.", "date_published": "2021-09-01T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-09-01T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11608/conversions/8008ea0f-b947-4baf-8ae0-8ed6874d6bb1-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Environmental health","Nutrition","Staying Healthy" ] }, { "id": "/blog/bugs-are-biting-safety-precautions-for-children-196912312566", "title": "Bugs are biting: Safety precautions for children", "url": "/blog/bugs-are-biting-safety-precautions-for-children-196912312566", "content_html": "Biting bugs are a nuisance and sometimes can spread  illnesses like Lyme disease, Zika, or West Nile virus. To prevent bug bites, take simple precautions and learn how to choose and safely use insect repellents.", "summary": "Biting bugs are a nuisance and sometimes can spread  illnesses like Lyme disease, Zika, or West Nile virus. To prevent bug bites, take simple precautions and learn how to choose and safely use insect repellents.", "date_published": "2023-07-29T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-07-29T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11415/conversions/9ca5a45a-7ad8-48a0-9f1a-08bdd7e2091f-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Staying Healthy" ] }, { "id": "/blog/respiratory-virus-cases-tick-upward-what-parents-should-know-202107192548", "title": "Respiratory virus cases tick upward out of season: What parents should know", "url": "/blog/respiratory-virus-cases-tick-upward-what-parents-should-know-202107192548", "content_html": "Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under a year old. Usually, cases drop in spring and summer, but the pattern is changing and parents should be watchful.", "summary": "Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under a year old. Usually, cases drop in spring and summer, but the pattern is changing and parents should be watchful.", "date_published": "2023-09-05T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-09-05T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11239/conversions/bb1049c8-ea30-4981-aa3c-ddec7dffb3a3-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Parenting","Diseases & Conditions","Lung Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/preventing-sudden-heart-death-in-children-4-questions-can-help-202107092540", "title": "Preventing sudden heart death in children and teens: 4 questions can help", "url": "/blog/preventing-sudden-heart-death-in-children-4-questions-can-help-202107092540", "content_html": "It's extremely rare for a child or teen to die suddenly because of a heart problem, but several conditions can increase the risk of sudden death. A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines four questions about personal and family health history that can help identify children who may be at risk.", "summary": "It's extremely rare for a child or teen to die suddenly because of a heart problem, but several conditions can increase the risk of sudden death. A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines four questions about personal and family health history that can help identify children who may be at risk.", "date_published": "2023-07-29T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2023-07-29T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11187/conversions/2863fbc2-eb33-43e0-9219-61e4d4c5ccf8-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Exercise & Fitness","Heart Health" ] }, { "id": "/blog/new-information-for-parents-on-myocarditis-and-covid-19-vaccines-202107012523", "title": "New information for parents on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines", "url": "/blog/new-information-for-parents-on-myocarditis-and-covid-19-vaccines-202107012523", "content_html": "Reports of young people developing myocarditis and pericarditis after getting one of the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 have made some parents reluctant to get their children vaccinated. It's understandable to worry about such a side effect, but before choosing not to vaccinate, it's important to look at the whole picture.", "summary": "Reports of young people developing myocarditis and pericarditis after getting one of the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 have made some parents reluctant to get their children vaccinated. It's understandable to worry about such a side effect, but before choosing not to vaccinate, it's important to look at the whole picture.", "date_published": "2021-07-01T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-07-01T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11125/conversions/196e3a63-486d-4d73-907c-f5cc5fc3933b-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","COVID-19","Heart Health","Vaccinations" ] }, { "id": "/blog/children-not-yet-vaccinated-against-covid-19-what-to-do-202106212502", "title": "Children not yet vaccinated against COVID-19? What to do", "url": "/blog/children-not-yet-vaccinated-against-covid-19-what-to-do-202106212502", "content_html": "Now that many people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, it feels like things are starting to return to something resembling normal. But because the vaccines have not yet been approved for those under 12, families with children under this age need to be careful and thoughtful as they plan summer activities.", "summary": "Now that many people have been vaccinated against COVID-19, it feels like things are starting to return to something resembling normal. But because the vaccines have not yet been approved for those under 12, families with children under this age need to be careful and thoughtful as they plan summer activities.", "date_published": "2021-06-21T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-21T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10949/conversions/315d26ac-0eba-45a1-8621-cfce02bd7e91-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","COVID-19","Vaccinations" ] }, { "id": "/blog/sickle-cell-disease-ways-to-help-teens-and-parents-202105212460", "title": "Sickle cell disease: Ways to help teens and parents", "url": "/blog/sickle-cell-disease-ways-to-help-teens-and-parents-202105212460", "content_html": "Children with sickle cell disease are at higher risk for many health problems and possible complications get more serious as children grow into adults. Here are ways for parents to support teens with SCD in learning to take care of themselves.", "summary": "Children with sickle cell disease are at higher risk for many health problems and possible complications get more serious as children grow into adults. Here are ways for parents to support teens with SCD in learning to take care of themselves.", "date_published": "2021-05-21T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-05-21T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Claire McCarthy, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10606/conversions/e24499e9-80bd-4523-b6c5-975240e46e82-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Child & Teen Health","Genes","Pain" ] } ] }