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How to talk with your kids about the “D” word

It’s the conversation no parent wants to have with their kids – the conversation about death. Death makes us uncomfortable and it can be hard to talk about, especially the first time your child brings it...

Tips for celebrating the holidays safely during COVID-19

The holidays are generally a time for people to reconnect with family and friends, but it is important to remember you can spread illnesses, like the virus that causes COVID-19, even when you feel healthy.

Today’s forecast: Springtime storms and possible anxiety

April showers bring May flowers. But they can also bring bouts of anxiety. It’s normal for storms to be a little scary, but when does that become something to be concerned about?

How to stay safe this Halloween

Halloween is a great time of year for many children. Like many other activities, Halloween could look different this year during the COVID-19 pandemic as we all work to keep our families and community...

Returning to play: indoor sports

As our climate seasons change, so do our sport seasons. With the onset of cooler temperatures, indoor sports are starting to gear up. Typically, this transition is not much of an issue, but as we know 2020...

New food allergy guidelines: What parents need to know

The infant stage is exciting as you see your child learn to sit up, grasp things and grow. There are so many exciting milestones, but when it comes time to introducing many food allergens, some parents may...

Drs. Nedved, El Feghaly Use Grant to Study Drivers of Health Inequity in Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Infections in Pediatric Urgent Care Clinics

The team’s collaborative is using QI methodology to identify primary drivers of health equity in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and develop, implement, and study the effect of interventions to narrow the...

Apps parents should know about: Where cyberbullying can happen

Kids have phones at younger and younger ages these days. Many apps are there to make our lives easier and help us connect, but some may be used in harmful ways. Here are some apps parents should be aware...

Teens and Social Media During Stay-at-Home Orders

With the stay-at-home orders in place, as an active participant, we have all given up a lot. But, in the eyes of a teenager, it probably seems even greater if you factor in proms, graduations, athletic...

Newborn sleep tips

Bringing a baby home is one of the most incredible feelings. All that time waiting for this precious little person and then, they are here. And awake! Here is the real talk about newborn sleep, so you can...

Sports and mental health: What we can learn from Simone Biles

USA gymnast, Simone Biles, withdrew from the Olympic team final competition on July 27 due to a medical reason that was later clarified as a mental health issue. This decision has brought mental health in...

Better sleep, better parenting - Restless Leg Syndrome

Almost every parent will tell you sleepless nights are part of the job description, but sleep disorders are not. Sleep disorders are medical or behavioral conditions that prevent you from getting a good...

Preparing your child for social media

Allowing your child to join social media is a heavy decision many parents must make. It can feel like every kid has a phone, and almost every kid is on some type of social media. If you’ve ever asked...

It’s more than duck-duck-goose: how to encourage active play in preschoolers

We know staying active has so many benefits on your health and happiness. There are lots of ways to help lay the groundwork at an early age that will help encourage kids to stay active later in life. And...

Patient Experience Ratings

About our patient experience survey   Ratings are derived from actual patient experience surveys following a visit to Children’s Mercy. To rate a provider, complete the email or phone survey you receive...

Apply for the Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship

The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Program appoints one fellow each year through the San Francisco Matching Program. Qualified applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency...

Corneal Cross Linking

Meet the Team Refer a Patient Children’s Mercy was the first pediatric center in the nation to offer corneal cross linking procedures for children and teens with keratoconus, an eye condition that often...

Pediatric Cardiology Elective

Description: This elective is offered as an outpatient to junior and senior residents and senior medical students for four weeks. The purpose of the elective is to learn about and manage commonly...

Pediatric Urology

Description: During your rotation, you will see a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures. You will also spend time in the Operating Room, as well as outpatient clinics and inpatient care. Staff and...

Ideas to invigorate your kids’ social-distancing routine

Social distancing is hard, especially when you are a kid. Their entire world has been rocked and it is hard to understand why they can’t do the things that they were able to do just a few weeks ago.