Kids (Page 12)

The CDC lists motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, and distracted driving is a major factor. In this class, teens & parents will hear from crash survivors and sign a driving contract.

Helping a sleepless tween figure out to manage stress, anxiety, and insomnia isn't easy. So I took my kid to see Dr. Way, who gave her a yoga prescription. My daughter learned to meditate, stretch, and take care of her worried thoughts. And now we're both less stressed. This is a story every parent should read.

In other parts of the world, worms are a significant health burden, especially for kids. While not as common in the U.S., worm infections do happen. Find out which are the most common, symptoms of an infection and how to treat it.

UVA’s NICU team of expert doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, social workers and lactation consultants offer coordinated, compassionate care to our most vulnerable patients and scared parents.

If you or your child suffer from asthma, it’s important to be aware that some common allergens can compromise home air quality and trigger asthma symptoms.

For infants and kids in preschool, the recent warmer weather also means an increased risk of hand, foot and mouth disease. We talked to pediatrician Juli-Anne Wade, MD, who is seeing more of this virus in her patients at Augusta Pediatrics.

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.

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.

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.

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.