Reporting Child Abuse: Collecting Evidence and Getting Medical Care

Jen Mediano   |   4/30/2018   |   General Health, Kids

UVA forensic nurse examiners provide medical care, support and evidence collection in incidents of assault, including physical and sexual abuse of children. If you suspect child abuse, contact Child Protective Services. More »

Is This Normal? When to Seek Medical Advice for Constipation in Kids

Holly Ford   |   4/27/2018   |   Kids

Constipation can be tough to manage no matter what your age. But for children— especially those who are not yet verbal — identifying and treating gastrointestinal issues takes time and may require physician intervention to get things moving again. More »

Germwatch: Flu Season Ends, Seasonal Allergies Begin

Megan Rowe   |   3/29/2018   |   Kids

Here in Central Virginia, we’re starting to see the first tree buds and flowers of spring. That means we're seeing patients with seasonal allergies. More »

Your Kids’ Nutrition: Making Healthy Food Choices

Eric Puffenbarger   |   3/22/2018   |   Kids

Kids nutrition is especially important as they learn, grow, and develop. Check out these daily guidelines to help make sure your kids get the most nutrition out of the food they eat. More »

Germwatch: Pediatric Upper Respiratory Infections and Mumps

Megan Rowe   |   11/21/2017   |   Kids

As we spend more time inside, doctors are seeing more upper respiratory infections in kids. There have also been two cases of mumps at UVA. More »

Teen Self-Harm: Can I Prevent My Teen From Cutting?

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   11/16/2017   |   Kids

Teens turn to cutting and other forms of self-harm to ease stress. Teen self-harm requires parents to help their kids cope. Dyan Aretakis of the UVA Teen & Young Adult Health Center offers tips on how to get started. More »

Two Months of Breastfeeding Cuts SIDS Risk in Half

Megan Rowe   |   11/9/2017   |   Kids

The results from this international study are reassuring both for parents who exclusively breastfeed and those who struggle and supplement with formula. More »

Halloween Safety: Stay Healthy and Safe Trick-or-Treating in Charlottesville

Megan Rowe   |   10/30/2017   |   Kids

Your kids are going to get way too much candy. Get tips for what to do with it and how you can keep them safe during trick-or-treating. More »

Too Much Coffee: Protecting Yourself & Your Kids From Caffeine Overdose

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   10/18/2017   |   Kids

Too much coffee: Can it kill you? Are your kids at risk for a caffeine overdose? Dr. Holstege explains why coffee isn't bad, how headlines don't tell the whole story, and why you should focus on how caffeine is hurting your sleep. More »

Study Drugs: When Teens Use ADHD Stimulants to Study

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   9/27/2017   |   Kids

Drug abuse on the rise: Teens are using ADHD meds as study drugs to help them pass exams. Find out steps you can take to protect your teen from this trend. More »