A C.S. Mott Children's Hospital health poll found most mothers and over two-thirds of fathers of children ages 0-4 use social media for questions on topics like feeding and behavior challenges.

For the first time, families will have a long acting option to protect infants and high risk toddlers from a common respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of children to the hospital every year.

Pediatrician: Just a few drops of liquid nicotine can be lethal in a toddler

1 in 3 parents who have set up a portal for kids have used it to get advice about their child’s illness, injury or symptoms

New research from Michigan Medicine shows that excessive physical activity during summer sports can lead to weakened tendons and bones in children. It is crucial to balance activity with rest to prevent injury.

Teen jobs: While some parents think they provide learning opportunities, others worry about their negative impacts on grades, sleep and social life. A Michigan Medicine expert weighs in on the pros and cons.

Nearly half of parents in a national poll felt confident they’d know if their child used e-cigarettes. An expert offers four steps to identify and address vaping at home

While many parents keep recommended well visits with their child’s primary provider, some may consider more proactive steps to make checkups as productive as possible

Among parents who plan to attend religious services this holiday season, nearly half would insist their teen join even if they didn’t want to, a poll suggests.

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is among few sites in the country to now offer non-surgical “POEM” procedure for pediatric patients to treat swallowing disorder achalasia.

Smartphones and tablets may help calm down a preschooler short term but could reduce opportunities to practice emotional coping skills, a study suggests.

A recent national poll found that parents may not always turn to their child's doctor for advice on vaccinating their children.

Youth ages 14-24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.

Trial focuses on whether drug udenafil can help prevent chronic liver problems in kids who require a Fontan procedure for congenital heart disease.

To address persistent racial disparities and inequities in maternal health in Black and low-income communities, centering the patient voice is key.